Bruises under the eyes in children: what are the reasons

There is no greater happiness for a mother than the smiling and ruddy face of her child. But, sometimes, children get bruises under the eyes. This phenomenon is not related to age; parents of infants and schoolchildren face it. It is imperative to understand what caused the bruises, because they may indicate the usual overwork or a serious illness. After that, you can take steps to remove the bruises.

The cause of bruising under the eyes of children

In the area of ​​the eyes, the skin has a minimum thickness. In children, it is the most delicate and sensitive. Blood vessels, capillaries shine through it, causing a blue skin tone. This is the most common cause of bruising.

Other reasons include:

• Heredity. The thickness of the skin or the close location of the capillaries is genetically inherited. In this case, a change in skin color is not a pathology and should not cause concern.
• Increased stress, leading to general overwork of the body. A large amount of time spent at the computer and books, additional activities lead to the fact that the child does not have time for rest, walks in the fresh air. This leads to thinning of the skin, oxygen deficiency in the tissues, and the appearance of blue.
• Lack of sleep, the temperature in the bedroom is too high. The body does not have time to rest, recover.
• Unbalanced diet, eating a lot of "harmful foods" and few vitamins. The metabolism deteriorates, the organs do not receive the necessary nutrition.

Certain medical conditions also lead to blue discoloration of the lower eyelid. These include:

• Vegetovascular dystonia. Poor blood supply leads to depletion of the body.
• Allergic diseases.
• Infectious diseases leading to severe intoxication of the body.
• Anemia. With a reduced hemoglobin, the dermis becomes dry, pale, and acquires an unhealthy shade.
• Intestinal parasites. They absorb nutrients, throw waste products into the blood.
• Chronic inflammation of the tonsils, adenoids.

How to remove bruises under the eyes in children

After finding out the reason for the appearance of ugly darkening under the eyes, you can take measures to eliminate them. First of all, it is necessary to adjust the load and the child's sleep pattern. Rest at night should not be less than 8 hours, during the day 1-2 hours of quiet activity or sleep. The diet should include vegetables, fruits, dairy products and meat. The volume of clean water drunk is at least 1.5 liters. Daily walks on the street are mandatory.

Cosmetic procedures can lighten the skin. To do this, use a decoction of chamomile or black tea bags. A cotton pad is moistened in the broth and applied for 10-15 minutes. Tea bags are poured with boiling water, squeezed and applied to the problem area.

If the baby has weakness, lethargy and anemia is detected, then they take iron-containing drugs, vitamins. When detecting intestinal parasites, tonsillitis, adenoids, the doctor prescribes medication that will help eliminate the cause of the bruises.

If bruises occur in combination with weight gain, constant thirst, headaches, the endocrine system is examined. Its violations can seriously affect the health of the child, cause growth retardation.

The appearance of blue, brown spots on the lower eyelid of the child cannot be ignored. They signal certain problems or diseases. Be sure to consult a pediatrician and other specialists to avoid serious consequences. Monitor your child's diet, provide enough vitamins, do not overload the baby emotionally and physically.