Parents have many concerns and reasons for worry– Even the healthiest children are capricious and sick from time to time. There are many reasons for concern. For example, a child has dark circles under his eyes. This complaint is quite common – pediatricians encounter it almost every day. Almost all parents start to panic – why does a child have dark circles under his eyes? And those parents who noticed these dark circles in time and went to the doctor are right – they often indicate health problems in children, sometimes very serious ones. And if you do not figure out why this is happening, there may be serious problems. And this is not surprising, because children's skin is a very reliable indicator of the general condition of the body. Children's skin is very sensitive to the slightest change in the internal environment of the child's body. Attentive parents will immediately notice an alarming signal that something is wrong with their child. Moreover, the most obvious sign of trouble is the blueness of the skin under the eyes. In most cases, the blueness appears due to thinning of the skin in this area, as a result of which the blood vessels begin to shine through. Less common, but still sometimes there are bruises under the eyes that appear as a result of hemorrhage. The first thing to do is to determine the causes of the bruises. Of course, parents will not be able to find these reasons on their own - they need to seek help from a pediatrician. However, all parents should still know the main reasons that can lead to the appearance of bruises under the eyes in children. This is what we will tell you about.
Genetic factor
Mom's eyes, dad's nose... Genetics are scarystrength. As they say, you can't erase genes with an eraser. However, unfortunately, a child receives from his parents not only external data, but also predispositions of the body - including a tendency to develop bruises under the eyes. If the parents have thin skin and closely located vessels, then the children may have exactly the same picture. This case does not require any treatment, since it is not evidence of the presence of any disease. However, the child should systematically receive courses of general strengthening therapy, vitamin therapy, adhere to the correct daily routine, eat right. However, like any other child.
Increased fatigue of the child
In case dark circles under the eyes appearin school-age children, parents may assume that the child is very tired at school. And this is not surprising - the modern school curriculum is strikingly different from the one we studied. And it can tire and throw off even the most assiduous and hard-working children. Not only does the child get very tired during classes at school, but at home there is very, very little time left for proper rest - the amount of homework can amaze even a senior student, not to mention a poor schoolboy. In addition, even if the child has some free time left, he most often spends it not on walks and sports. But on watching TV and computer games. As you understand, such a rhythm and way of life is a serious test for a fragile child's body. And first of all, such a way of life will not be slow to affect the condition of the child's skin - it becomes dry, thinner, blood vessels begin to show through. First of all, it becomes noticeable under the eyes - dark circles appear. And the first thing to do is to properly organize the child's daily routine. Of course, it is impossible to free children from studying. But at least the daily routine and rest of the child are quite within the power of parents to normalize. Strictly monitor the completion of homework - after the child has done his homework, take care of his walk. In addition, in no case should you forget about sports - at least regular exercise should become an integral part of the child's life. On weekends, try to go for walks with your child, and ideally take him somewhere outside the city - to the river, to the forest. Play various active games with your child - he will surely do this with great pleasure with you. Such games improve blood circulation, actively saturate all tissues with oxygen, nourish them. Quite soon, not only will the bruises under the eyes disappear, but the general condition of the body will improve significantly.
Inadequate nutrition
Unfortunately, it is very difficult to find these daysa child who eats absolutely right. And this is not surprising - harmful products are found at every step: chewing gum, chips, carbonated drinks. Moreover, parents often fail to control this issue - after all, even in the school cafeteria such "delicacies" are sold in large quantities. And the parents themselves often follow the lead of the child, buying him the same chips, lemonade. And mothers very often follow the lead of their laziness - for example, they cook semi-finished products instead of full-fledged food. And fruits and vegetables do not appear on our tables that often, unfortunately. And if they do appear, then they are not at all in the form in which they can bring benefits. In order for vegetables to benefit the child's body, they must be fresh and not thermally processed. Unfortunately, vegetables very quickly lose their beneficial properties - even vegetable salads begin to lose vitamins after about 20 minutes. By the way, this is why it is necessary to prepare a salad immediately before serving it. Very often children flatly refuse to eat such healthy, but absolutely tasteless in their opinion vegetables. But there is a way out of this situation - cook food together with your child, try to interest him. And the most ordinary vegetables can be used to make a very interesting dish. For example, from a circle of zucchini you will get a person's head, from peas - eyes, from sweet pepper - a nose and mouth, and from carrots - hair. Surely the child will eat such a culinary masterpiece with great pleasure. And in the autumn-spring period, it is recommended to give the child a course of multivitamin preparations. You should not buy the first vitamins you come across at the pharmacy, even if they are widely advertised. It is much wiser to seek help from a pediatrician who will select a drug in accordance with the individual characteristics of your child's body.
Violation of the daily routine
In order for the children's body to functionfully, a sufficient amount of sleep is necessary. If for some reason the child does not sleep enough, the compensatory mechanisms of the body will begin to rapidly deplete. And the very first sign of overfatigue will be the appearance of bruises under the eyes. And in order for these bruises to disappear, it is necessary to normalize the child's sleep. A child under 10 years old should sleep at least 9 hours a day. Therefore, be sure to monitor the duration of sleep - if necessary, put the child to bed during the daytime. Please note - not only the duration of sleep is very important, but also its quality. In order for the child to sleep peacefully, in no case should any active games be allowed before bedtime. And the computer and TV should be excluded before bedtime.
Iron-deficiency anemia
A problem such as iron deficiency anemia,is familiar to many parents. And first of all, iron deficiency radically affects the condition of the child's skin. In particular, those notorious dark circles under the eyes appear. Moreover, these dark circles appear even before the blood test changes very much. That is why it is necessary to conduct a general blood test immediately after the appearance of dark circles under the eyes of the child. This is especially important for an infant - for small children, anemia is especially dangerous. But even if the blood test does not reveal a decrease in hemoglobin, parents should still be especially careful for some time - perhaps anemia does occur. It often happens that for some time after the onset of the disease, the child's body independently compensates for the lack of iron from its reserves. And for some time, blood tests will not display pathologies. However, this will not last long - a maximum of several months. Therefore, immediately after the appearance of dark circles under the eyes, parents should adjust the child's menu. Include in it foods containing a large amount of iron - liver, buckwheat, pomegranate juice, apples. And after a month, it is necessary to repeat the general blood test. There will be no harm from such measures to the child's body even if there is no iron deficiency anemia. But if the cause of the bruises under the eyes was still anemia, timely measures will help to avoid the development of complications.
Helminthiases
In some cases, the cause of occurrencethe presence of helminths in the child's body becomes the cause of dark circles under the eyes. Or, simply put, worms. The presence of worms has a very negative effect on the child's health - the baby has to share his food with the parasites that live in his intestines. And even the small amount of vitamins and nutrients that remain for the child is absorbed very, very poorly. In addition, the toxins that are released as a result of the vital activity of worms have a detrimental effect on the child's body. In this case, in addition to dark circles under the eyes, the child most often complains of pain in the navel area. In order to accurately diagnose the disease, the doctor will prescribe a smear for enterobiasis and a stool test for worm eggs. If necessary, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate treatment for the child. As a rule, it consists of taking this or that medicine twice - at the beginning of treatment and on the tenth to fourteenth day. Moreover, pay special attention - treatment for worms must be carried out by all family members. Also, don't forget about pets - consult a veterinarian. Otherwise, it is unlikely that you will achieve the desired effect.
Injuries
In some cases, bruises under the child's eyesarise as a result of physical impact - either as a consequence of a blow or as a consequence of a fracture of the nasal bones. In this case, bruises are most often bilateral, but can also be only on one side. In this case, the cause of the blue skin under the eyes is a hemorrhage under the skin. In order to eliminate bruises that have arisen as a result of physical impact, parents should apply ice to the affected area in the first minutes after the injury. Any available means will do - a pack of dumplings, ice cream. And who knows what can be found in the freezer? After this, you should contact a traumatologist. He will examine the child to make sure that the child has not received serious injuries. After this, he will prescribe some ointment that will speed up the resorption of the hematoma. You should not select any medications on your own, because not all medications are suitable for treating children. As you can see, there are many reasons why children may develop bruises under the eyes. Therefore, you should not rely on chance - Don't be lazy and seek help from a pediatrician. You don't want to risk the most precious thing - your child's health, do you? And ignoring bruises under the eyes can result in very serious complications. So be vigilant! We recommend reading:
