Dark circles under the eyes are a common sign when you stay up late or lose sleep. However, dark circles can also be a warning symptom of your health condition, such as kidney or liver problems.
1. What do dark circles under the eyes indicate?
1.1. Signs of kidney failure
Dark circles under the eyes can make the face look sad and lifeless. According to research, dark circles are caused by kidney failure. Weak kidneys lead to dark, dry skin under the eyes and lack of vitality.
There are many reasons for dark circles, such as excessive fatigue, staying up late, and an irregular lifestyle. Additionally, mental fatigue, overthinking, or stress can also cause dark circles. Therefore, it is necessary to change to a more positive mindset and improve a healthy lifestyle.
1.2. Signs of liver disease
Dark circles under the eyes can be an external manifestation of chronic liver disease, especially when liver function is weakened over a long period or in people with liver edema. About 20% of people with liver disease often have dark circles under the eyes.
Those with these signs should see a doctor for timely treatment. Additionally, patients need to change their diet and daily activities. Providing necessary nutrients to the liver, alongside restoring damaged liver cells, can help restore liver function. Therefore, you need to consume more protein to ensure the regeneration and recovery of liver cells. You can supplement with meat, eggs, and milk in your daily meals.
1.3. Irregular menstruation
For women, the appearance of dark circles under the eyes for a long time can cause anxiety and lack of confidence. Dark circles make the face look lifeless, sad, and prematurely aged. Dark circles can be due to women experiencing menstrual problems.
According to traditional medicine, irregular menstruation or menstrual cramps are due to blocked cold air, causing poor blood circulation. Dark circles are also an external manifestation of poor blood circulation in the body. Additionally, excessive menstrual bleeding or uterine bleeding can also cause dark circles.
1.4. Signs of chronic gastritis
Dark circles can also indicate that your stomach is facing many problems. People with chronic gastritis have reduced digestive and absorptive functions over a long period, and recurrent gastritis can worsen dark circles. People with nervous exhaustion or internal organ diseases are also prone to dark circles.
To prevent chronic gastritis, besides treatment, it is essential to maintain a balanced diet and daily activities. A suitable diet, avoiding overeating or eating too quickly, and paying attention to food hygiene can prevent the stomach from being weakened and suffering further damage. When the patient's stomach is stable, dark circles will gradually disappear.
In addition to the above signs, dark circles under the eyes can also be related to nasal problems. If you wake up every day with sneezing and a runny nose for a long time, it can cause the veins under the eyes to bleed, leading to dark circles on the face.
2. How to treat dark circles under the eyes
The treatment of dark circles depends on the cause of the condition. However, the first thing you need is a reasonable lifestyle and diet, such as:
- Avoid excessive fatigue and maintain a happy, relaxed mood to reduce stress.
Live a regular life and avoid staying up too late. - Eat a balanced diet, avoid overeating or eating too quickly to prevent stomach diseases.
- Regularly exercise, such as walking, yoga, swimming, to improve blood circulation.
- Additionally, you can reduce dark circles by using natural fruits to apply to the eye area, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, yogurt, potatoes, etc.
In summary, dark circles under the eyes are a common sign when you stay up too late or lose sleep. However, dark circles can also be a warning symptom of your health condition, such as kidney or liver problems. Therefore, you should not ignore this symptom and should maintain a regular and suitable lifestyle to improve health and reduce dark circles. If dark circles appear along with other unusual symptoms, visit a healthcare facility for timely examination and diagnosis.
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