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Dark circles under eyes

Dark circles under eyes: Introduction

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 104 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.

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Causes of Types of Dark circles under eyes:

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Dark circles under eyes: Symptom Checker

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Dark circles under eyes

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Diagnostic Guides for Dark circles under eyes

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Dark circles under eyes from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Dark circles under eyes. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Dark circles under eyes

Medical Books Excerpts
  • EYE PAIN
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Red Eye
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • EYE PAIN
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • RED EYE
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Eye pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Red Eye
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Eye Pain
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Red Eye
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Eye pain
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Eye pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Red Eye
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • EYE PAIN
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • RED EYE
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

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Dark circles under eyes: Undiagnosed Conditions

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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.
  • more tests...»

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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.
  • more questions...»

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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.
  • more symptoms...»

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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:

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:

See full list of 104 causes of Dark circles under eyes

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 104 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
  • 1 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 102 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 104 causes of Dark circles under eyes

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.

A

  • Airborne allergy ... dark circles under eyes
  • Allergies ... dark circles under the eyes (Allergic shiners)
  • Aureobasidium exposure ... dark circles under eyes

    B

  • Black eye ... bruising in the eye, bruising around the eye

    D

  • Dehydration ... dark rings around the eyes
  • Dust mite allergies ... dark circles under the eyes (Allergic shiners)

    E

  • Eczema ... allergic shiners (dark rings around the eyes)

    G

  • Grass pollen allergy ... dark circles under eyes

    H

  • Hay fever ... dark circles under the eyes (Allergic shiners)
  • House dust allergy ... dark circles under eyes

    M

  • Mold allergies ... dark circles under the eyes (Allergic shiners)
  • Mold allergy ... dark circles under eyes

    N

  • Non-Food Allergy - Aesculus pollen ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Alder ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Alder tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - amaranthus ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - American feverfew ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Ash juniper tree pollen ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - ash tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - beech tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Beet ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Bermuda grass ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - birch tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Bluegrass ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - box elder tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Canary grass ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Capeweed ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - cocklebur ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Cypress tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - daisy ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - dandelion pollen ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - elm tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - English plantain ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - European Ash tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - fungus, Alternaria ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - fungus, Aspergillus spp ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - fungus, Aureobasidium (Pullularia) ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - fungus, Candida albicans ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - fungus, Cladosporium ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - fungus, Epicoccum ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - fungus, Fusarium ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - fungus, Helminthosporium ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - fungus, Mucor ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - fungus, Penicillium ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - fungus, Phoma ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - fungus, Rhizopus ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - fungus, smut ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - goosefoot ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - grass ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - guayule ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - hazel tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - hemp ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Hickory tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - hop shrub ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Hornbeam tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - horse chestnut tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Johnson grass ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Kentucky bluegrass ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - maple tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Marsh Elder ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Monteroy pine tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - mountain cedar tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - mugwort tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - nettle ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Oak tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Olea tree pollen ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - olive tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Orache (Atriplex) ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - orchard grass ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Patterson's curse ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Pecan trees ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - pigweed ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - plane tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - plantago pollen ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - poplar tree pollen ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - ragweed ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Rapeseed oil ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - redroot ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Redtop grass ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Ryegrass pollen ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - sagebrush ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Sorrel ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Sunflower pollen ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - sweet chestnut tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - sweet vernal grass ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - tilia tree pollen ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - timothy grass ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - tree pollen ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - tumble weed (Russian thistle) ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - Velvet grass ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - wall pellitory ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - walnut tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - White cedar tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - willow tree ... dark circles under eyes
  • Non-Food Allergy - willow tree pollen ... dark circles under eyes

    P

  • Phenol sulfotransferase deficiency ... dark circles under eyes

    V

  • Velocardiofacial syndrome ... dark circles under eyes

    Conditions listing complications: Dark circles under eyes:

    The following list of conditions have 'Dark circles under eyes' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

    E

  • Eczema ... allergic shiners (dark rings around the eyes)

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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:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Dark circles under eyes?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Dark circles under eyes, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Dark circles under eyes:

    Medical Conditions associated with Dark circles under eyes:

    Eye symptoms (4112 causes)

    Symptoms related to Dark circles under eyes:

    Sore eyes (150 causes), Red eyes (537 causes), Sunken eyes (22 causes), Sleepiness (840 causes), Stress, Depression (352 causes), Sleep disorders (4 causes), Hay fever (63 causes), Eczema (205 causes), Dehydration (159 causes)

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