Yellow circles under the eyes
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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They say eyes are a mirror of the soul, so hardly anyone is happy when he has yellow circles under his eyes. And this is now a very common problem, since the skin around the eyes is very thin, the vessels are located very close to the surface, so it is very sensitive to the influence of external and internal factors.
Bad weather, mechanical damage to the skin, scorching sun, or health problems - everything immediately affects the appearance. Many do not pay attention to the yellow circles under the eyes, which is very in vain, because they signal a problem in the body. It is better to consult a doctor, he will help find the source of the violation and get rid of the problem at the root.
Causes of yellow circles under the eyes
The causes of yellow circles under the eyes are very different, but in any case it is a signal about the failure of the normal functioning of your body. The following can be attributed to the reasons:
- liver disease, or gallbladder;
- lack of sleep, chronic fatigue;
- stress, alcohol, smoking;
- disturbance of the circulatory system;
- poor oxygen saturation of the body;
- after a long stay in direct sunlight, yellow spots under the eyes may also appear;
- in some cases, the cause may not be a disease, but an overabundance of carotene in the body. Often this happens if there are a lot of yellow fruits and vegetables that contain this substance, such as carrots and citrus fruits.
Yellow circles under the eyes, like a symptom
Yellow circles under the eyes - uniquely unhealthy phenomenon. This may be a symptom of a liver disease, a gallbladder, digestive problems, or some other serious illness. Especially if all this is accompanied by abdominal pain, fatigue, fever, nausea or vomiting, immediately consult a specialist. In addition to circles under the eyes, yellowing of the face, hands, eyes and other areas of the body where the skin is most sensitive can be observed.
If you ignore the appearance of yellow circles under the eyes, you can miss the moment the onset of the disease, when it could still be easy.
Yellow-green circles under the eyes
Yellow-green circles under the eyes indicate the same problems as yellow circles, and another shade is due to the individual skin color of each person and the reason that preceded their appearance. Yellow-green circles have one distinctive feature - they can arise because of wearing glasses. If you have a metal frame, then with constant wearing it can oxidize and color the skin around the eyes in a greenish color. So before you run to the doctor, try a few days without glasses, if the yellow-green circles do not disappear and do not decrease, then the problem lies not in external factors, but in the body. Then you can not do without the help of a specialist.
Yellow-brown circles under the eyes
Yellow-brown circles under the eyes are usually caused by circulatory disorders. When the liver does not cope with its work, can not clear the blood of toxins and toxins, the vessels begin to expand, and the blood collects in sensitive areas, such as the skin around the eyes, and stagnates. Problems with the operation of the bile duct also contribute to the formation of yellow-brown circles.
We need to go to the therapist and check the blood vessels, visit the gastroenterologist, check the internal organs on ultrasound, give a general blood test and certainly follow the doctor's recommendations in the future, for a full recovery.
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Diagnosis of yellow circles under the eyes
Diagnosis of yellow circles under the eyes begins at home, you just need to examine your face in the mirror. But this should not be done in the evening, because the evening lighting itself has a warm tint and can smooth out the contrast. It is better to study yellow circles under the eyes during the day, on the street, or at the window, then the difference between the skin areas will be better seen. Further diagnostics are performed by a doctor. It is highly not recommended to engage in self-medication, as the problem of yellow circles under the eyes is not solved, but to harm your health and aggravate the disease can. It is permissible to smear the skin around the eyes with various alternative means, it will not help if the cause is internal, but can slightly reduce the circles if they are formed due to external exposure to UV rays.
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Treatment of yellow circles under the eyes
The treatment of yellow circles under the eyes is prescribed by the doctor, after carrying out all the necessary tests, when the cause of their occurrence is found. Treatment in most cases is medicated, aimed at maintaining and restoring the liver, gall bladder, vitamin strengthening of the body as a whole. Possible the appointment of various protective creams for the eye area.
Taking medicines should be strictly according to the doctor's prescription and full course, only then can recovery and getting rid of yellow spots under the eyes can be guaranteed. In the future, you should refrain from overloading the digestive system, you need to monitor the liver. In case of repeated appearance of yellow circles, you should immediately contact the clinic.
Prevention of yellow circles under the eyes
Prevention of yellow circles under the eyes is very easy. We need more rest, sleep 8 hours a day, drink plenty of water, so that the skin around the eyes is not dry and flabby. Being in the street under the scorching sun, the skin under the eyes should be covered with a thin layer of sunscreen to protect against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. In addition, to maintain the liver and digestive system, it is recommended to eat properly, eliminate fatty foods, very spicy and salty, give up semi-finished foods, eat more vegetables.
Of course, you need to play sports to train your heart and blood system, do not smoke and do not drink alcohol, and then the problem of yellow circles under your eyes is not terrible for you.
The prognosis of treatment and prevention of this ailment is very positive, in most cases yellow circles under the eyes immediately pass as soon as the internal focus of the disease is found and destroyed.