Dark circles under the eyes of a child
Every good and responsible parent thinksIt is his duty from time to time to find signs of serious illness from his baby. Fortunately, most of these fears are unfounded, but there are situations when some external signs are really a good reason to contact a specialist.
One of these signs can be blue circles under the eyes of the child. This is not a reason to panic, but in this case, of course, it is worth taking the child to a pediatrician and to pass the necessary tests.
So, let's see why the child can have dark circles under the eyes.
Circles under the eyes of the child: reasons
Strangely enough, most often the cause of the circles undereyes is the presence of worms in the body (ascaridosis). The excrement of parasites gets into the blood, and infection occurs. The phenomenon is unpleasant, but it is very easy to treat even once with a prescribed drug. Subsequently, you need to carefully monitor the baby's personal hygiene to prevent the recurrence of infection.
If your baby often suffers from a sore throat,while there are no other symptoms of cold, then black circles under the eyes of the child may indicate inflammation of the tonsils. If the disease is started, it can seriously damage its immune system.
Dark circles under the eyes of a child often sayabout the allergy. Try to identify her pathogen as soon as possible. If this symptom is accompanied by swelling of the eyes, then, perhaps, conjunctivitis develops.
Another very common reason why uThe child's dark circles under the eyes are caries. Bacterial diseases of the teeth very often find themselves in this way, so do not be too lazy to carry out preventive examination at the dentist a couple of times a year and do not forget about daily oral hygiene.
The cause of blue circles under the eyes of children canalso to be anemia (decreased hemoglobin in the blood). Increased fatigue and pale skin only confirm the presence of this disease. In this case, the doctor will prescribe a drug that will fill the lack of iron in the body. Parents in this case should revise the diet and foods that their family consumes. An anemia kid needs a full and varied diet that includes red meat, dairy products, fish, fresh and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Perhaps he also needs an additional intake of vitamins.
High fatigue and pale skin can beconsequence and another serious disease - vegetative vascular dystonia. In this case, in addition to the main symptoms of the disease, a child may feel anxiety, inexplicable palpitations and dizziness. If you have these symptoms, you urgently need to consult a specialist so that you do not "start" the disease.
Dark circles under the eyes of a child: prevention measures
If you have completed all the necessary tests andexamination, but the doctor and did not reveal the presence of the diseases described above, then, most likely, the problem lies in the way of life. Perhaps your son or daughter spend an excessive amount of time at a computer or television, they do not walk very much outdoors, are exposed to excessive mental strain in a school or a section, they do not sleep much.
Try to establish the regime of the child. Arrange family walks in nature, organize a child a full ten-hour sleep and a variety of recreation, and do not replace family communication with a computer. Remember that the health of children largely depends on the healthy atmosphere in the family.
It is possible that you, the parents, should start withyourself: change your own habits and lifestyle. Then the children will follow your example and learn more responsibly to their own life and health.
