Why the child has red circles under the eyes
The skin always reacts to changes in ourbody. It may begin to peel, become covered in a rash, and acquire an earthy hue. Children's skin is even more sensitive and susceptible to any changes.Red circles under the eyes of a child can resemble bruises Photo: Getty Causes of red circles under the eyes of a child:
- Glistovye infestations. The child can be infected with pinworms, ascarids, other parasites. Complaints about poor appetite and sleep, irritability, and abdominal pain will also be noted.
- Kidney diseases. Failures in the work of the kidneys are accompanied not only by circles under the eyes, the child may complain of pain in the lumbar region, problems with urination. In the acute form of pyelonephritis - inflammation of the renal pelvis - the temperature may rise.
- Also, red circles are a symptomENT diseases: adenoids, chronic tonsillitis. Adenoids are a proliferation of the mucous membrane in the nasopharynx. This can be triggered by frequent colds. Chronic tonsillitis - inflammation, puffiness of tonsils - often is a consequence of the transferred angina.
- Sometimes, red circles under the eyes manifest conjunctivitis - inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye. The more the child rubs his eyes, the brighter the circles.
Also, red circles can be a symptomallergies to any food, drink, medication. If the child is heavily overloaded with school or kindergarten activities, and sleeps little, the circles may indicate overwork or chronic lack of sleep. It is necessary to review the daily routine. Parents should not try to cope with the problem on their own or prescribe any medications to the child. The child should be shown to a pediatrician. The doctor will examine him, ask a few questions about his health, prescribe tests and, if necessary, give a referral to a specialist doctor - an ophthalmologist, ENT specialist, or allergist. Before contacting a doctor, it is necessary to ensure that the child gets enough sleep and spends as little time as possible in front of the TV or computer screen. Also at home, you can make compresses on the eyelids from used tea leaves or wipe them with chamomile infusion. Also interesting: