Symptom: Dark circles under eyes

Introduction: Dark circles under eyes

Dark circles under eyes: Rings or dark circles under the eyes. See free access online books about Dark circles under eyes below. See detailed information below for a list of 16 causes of Dark circles under eyes, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Dark circles under eyes:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Dark circles under eyes. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

• Persistent eye rubbing
• Sleep difficulty - see the many causes of sleep difficulty symptoms (e.g. stress, depression, sleep disorders, etc.).
• Allergies
  • Hay fever
  • Allergic shiners
  • Dust allergy
  • Mold allergy
  • Eczema - i.e. eczema in the skin under the eyes.
• Pallor - the paleness of the skin may accentuate the dark rings.
• Inherited eye blood vessel condition - dark circles under the eyes run in families.
• Aging
• Dehydration

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Dark circles under eyes: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Dark circles under eyes, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations

• Dark circles under eyes and Eye symptoms (9 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Face symptoms (8 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Head symptoms (8 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Nerve symptoms (7 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Sensations (7 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Skin problems (7 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Skin symptoms (7 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Pain (6 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Throat symptoms (6 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Eyelid symptoms (5 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Itching skin (5 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Respiratory symptoms (5 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Swelling symptoms (5 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Cold-like symptoms (4 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Conjunctivitis (4 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Cough (4 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Coughing (4 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Discharge (4 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Eye swelling (4 causes)
• Dark circles under eyes and Lung symptoms (4 causes)

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Home Diagnostic Testing and Dark circles under eyes

Home medical tests possibly related to Dark circles under eyes:

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Dark circles under eyes

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Dark circles under eyes:

• Sore eyes (3 causes)
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Diagnostic Guides for Dark circles under eyes

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Misdiagnosis and Dark circles under eyes

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Diagnostic tests for Dark circles under eyes:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Dark circles under eyes. Some of these are listed below :

• Physical examination
  • Facial appearance in allergic rhinitis is often very characteristic, especially in children - e.g. dark circles around eyes, swollen nose, nasal quality to voice, mouth breathing, puffiness of lower eyelids.
  • Examine for nasal polyps which may be present in severe prolonged allergic rhinitis
  • Examine for features of allergic conjunctivitis such as red conjunctiva, swollen conjunctiva, cobblestone appearance of the conjunctiva under the lid
  • Examine for features of eczema around the eyes - e.g. diffuse redness and scaling. Also examine the rest of the skin for signs of eczema especially in front of the elbow and behind the knee and back of neck.

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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Dark circles under eyes. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

• How long have you had dark circles under the eyes? - to determine if acute or chronic.
• Is it unilateral or bilateral? - if unilateral may be bruising around the eye.
• Known allergies? - e.g. seasonal allergies such as pollens from trees and grasses (hay fever); year round allergies such as moulds, house dust mites, animal hair and dander, bird feathers, foods - may all produce "allergic shiners".
• Has there been any trauma to the eye area? - may suggest bruising as cause of dark circles under eyes.
• Fluid intake and fluid loss? - dehydration may contribute to dark circles under the eyes.

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Dark circles under eyes) may include:

• Symptoms of allergic rhinitis? - e.g. sneezing, itchy nose, copious thin watery nasal discharge, sometimes nasal obstruction, reduced sense of smell, dry and sore throat, itchy throat, dark rings under the eyes known as "allergic shiners".
• Symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis? - e.g. itchy eyes, frequent rubbing of eyes which aggravate the problem and can cause dark circles under eyes, red eyes, clear usually watery eye discharge and swelling of the eyelids.
• Sleep difficulties? - e.g. insomnia, sleep apnea, shift workers - lack of sleep or poor sleep quality may aggravate dark circles under eyes.

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Stories from Users for Dark circles under eyes

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Organs affected by Dark circles under eyes:

The list of organs typically affected by Dark circles under eyes may include, but is not limited to:

• Eyes
• Face

Detailed list of causes of Dark circles under eyes

The list below shows some of the causes of Dark circles under eyes mentioned in various sources:

• Aging
• Allergic shiners
• Allergies - dark circles under the eyes (Allergic shiners)
• Black eye - bruising in the eye
• Dehydration - dark rings around the eyes

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How Common are these Causes of Dark circles under eyes?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Dark circles under eyes. Of the 16 causes of Dark circles under eyes that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 3 causes are "very common" diseases
• 0 causes are "common" diseases
• 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 0 causes are "rare" diseases
• 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 15 causes have no prevalence information.

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Conditions listing symptoms: Dark circles under eyes:

The following list of conditions have 'Dark circles under eyes' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Dark circles under eyes Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Dark circles under eyes based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient: