Bruises under the eyes of a child
Content:
- When are bruises under the eyes in children not a sign of a disease?
- Causes of bruises under the eyes of a child
Bruising under the eyes of a child is perhaps one of the most common reasons why anxious parents turn to pediatricians. In the vast majority of cases, such anxiety is justified, since dark circles and bruises under the eyes can be evidence of a wide variety of diseases, some of which can be very dangerous.
At the same time, blue circles under the eyes of a child are not always a "wake-up call". In order to establish the exact cause of this condition, the doctor must write out directions for research and analysis. So, read about all the factors of the appearance of bruises under the eyes in young children.
When are bruises under the eyes in children not a sign of a disease?
The skin and mucous membranes always actively respond to every change in the body. Around the eyes, the epidermis is the thinnest, and therefore small blood vessels show through the skin and give it a bluish tint. This is the reason why, at the slightest disturbance in the state of the body, first of all, there is a change in the color of the skin around the eyes. However, not in all cases one should be scared to find bruises under the eyes in a child.
There may be quite a few natural reasons for this:
- The first and very common cause of bruises under the eyes of a baby is heredity. They can inherit from their parents extremely thin facial skin and close placement of capillaries under the skin. In such a situation, there is no need for any treatment, because the presented condition is far from a pathology, but only an individual feature of the baby. At the same time, this indicates an increased sensitivity of the vessels and skin of the child. That is why in the most potentially dangerous situations, a specialist can prescribe vitamin complexes or preparations belonging to the group of vasotonics;
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For those children who go to school or in preparatory groups, bruises under the eyes may occur due to banal overwork. The current school curriculum is extremely busy, in connection with which children have to spend a lot of time on homework. In addition, most of them go to additional classes, attend circles and sections. Therefore, children do not have time for good rest. Does not have a positive effect on overall health and the fact that children spend their leisure time in front of computer screens or TVs;
All this provokes the fact that the child's immunity becomes weak, and his body does not receive the required amount of oxygen. At the same time, the skin becomes thinner, the vessels under it shine through. It is of the utmost importance for parents to establish what kind of load will not harm their baby. Also, don't load it with a lot of home activities. The child needs time to rest, and, of course, it is most correct if he often visits the fresh air;
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Violation of the daily schedule can also lead to the formation of blue circles under the eyes. It is extremely important for each child that a certain mode of work and rest is observed, as well as adequate sleep. A child under the age of ten should sleep at least 9-10 hours a day. It is also important that he goes to bed at the same time. This will stabilize the daily routine;
In the event that the baby periodically lacks sleep, the compensation algorithms in his body become more subtle. Therefore, the child becomes lethargic and has dark circles under the eyes. The quality indicators of night sleep are also of great importance. Adults need to monitor the temperature and humidity in the room, ventilate it before bed;
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Doctors identify another of the most important reasons for the formation of bruises under the eyes in children, namely, poor nutrition. Almost all products loved by children (chips, sweets, lemonade) contain a small amount of nutrients and vitamins. In the process of producing sweets and crunchy snacks, not only are not the most useful ingredients used, but often those that are really harmful;
Periodic use of such products can provoke a child's allergies, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, bags and circles under the eyes. In this regard, it is very important to ensure that the diet is complete, contains vitamins and minerals. The menu must include fruits and vegetables. It is most correct if these are fruits that grow in the area where the child lives, and are not exotic.
Causes of bruises under the eyes of a child
In some cases, blue circles under the eyes are a symptom of the disease. This manifestation is insidious in that bruises are often the early or only sign of the development of a serious illness:
- Anemia is a decrease in the hemoglobin content in the blood. The baby's skin is the first to react to a lack of hemoglobin. As a result, the skin becomes pale and dry. At the first visit to the clinic in connection with the appearance of blue circles under the eyes, the pediatrician will write out a referral specifically for the determination of hemoglobin in the blood. This is also necessary as a preventive measure, because sometimes anemia can take a latent form;
- Enterobiasis, or helminthic invasion, is a common cause of blue circles under the eyes in children. With such a disease, toxic waste products of parasites accumulate in the child's blood. All this creates obstacles for the optimal absorption of vitamin and mineral components. As part of the diagnosis, you should pass an analysis of feces for eggs of worms and a smear for enterobiasis;
- Infectious diseases of the chronic type, in which there is general intoxication due to the fact that harmful substances are carried with the blood throughout the body. First of all, the thin epidermis in the eye area reacts to such changes;
- Inflammation of the tonsils, or chronic tonsillitis, is also a common factor in bruising. Due to the development of infection in the immediate vicinity of the nasopharynx, dark circles under the eyes appear especially brightly;
- Vegetovascular dystonia is a violation of the nervous-vegetative system. Her symptoms: frequent migraines, fatigue and weakness, as well as blue circles under the eyes appear during any overexertion and within the framework of hormonal changes;
- Allergic reactions, which recently occur in children more and more often. In order to make sure that the bruises under the eyes are caused precisely by an allergy, you should seek the advice of an allergist. He will indicate the need for a blood test and scarification tests for allergens;
- Dental illnesses, such as tooth decay, can also cause bruising and dark circles under the eyes of a child. To exclude this reason, it is necessary to visit a pediatric dentist at least once every six months and carefully perform all hygienic procedures for caring for the oral cavity.
Thus, the appearance of blue circles under the eyes in a child cannot be ignored. Whatever the reason for their occurrence, it should be understood and eliminated, if necessary.
The author of the article: Sokolova Praskovya Fedorovna | Pediatrician
Education: Diploma in the specialty "General Medicine" received at the Volgograd State Medical University. A specialist certificate was immediately received in 2014.
