Causes of bruising under the eyes of a child
The skin around the eyes is thin, so itThe first to reflect any changes in the body. The appearance of bruises indicates that something is wrong with the child, unless it is heredity or too thin skin through which capillaries are visible.
Due to overfatigue, a child may developbruises under the eyes Photo: Getty The causes of bruises are divided into 2 types - pathological and non-pathological. The first indicate a disease, and the second - an unhealthy lifestyle. Pathological causes:
- allergy;
- the presence of infection;
- kidney or heart problems;
- food poisoning;
- anemia;
- infection with worms;
- vascular dystonia.
Sometimes dark circles under the eyes are caused by caries, inflammation of the tonsils and after blows to the head. When bruises are not caused by illness:
- with improper diet, lack of vitamins;
- overwork;
- lack of sleep;
- excessive watching TV, sitting at the computer;
- sedentary lifestyle.
And if dark circles appear in a newborn baby, it is possible that the mother is not eating properly, or the baby has an infection or genetic disease.
What if the child has bruises under the eyes
To begin with, it is advisable to define the premisesymptom to exclude non-pathological causes. If the circles appeared after a sleepless night, the day before the child drank a lot of soda, watched TV for a long time, then this is most likely the reason. You should observe the child's condition, whether there are other symptoms, how quickly the dark circles under the eyes disappear. When you urgently need to see a doctor:
- bruises do not pass;
- only 1 eye swells;
- blue appeared abruptly, for no apparent reason;
- the child fell, hit his head;
- there are other symptoms - dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and others.
In any case, it is advisable to contacta clinic, because only a doctor can determine the true cause of bruises. Some diseases are latent, or parents may not realize that the baby's daily routine is not organized correctly. Bruises under the eyes are a clear cause for concern. This phenomenon is rarely considered normal, so in order not to harm the child's health, you should take immediate action. See also:
