{"id":11649,"date":"2024-10-02T23:10:57","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T23:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/?p=11649"},"modified":"2024-10-02T23:10:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T23:10:57","slug":"if-you-have-dark-eye-circles-your-body-may-be-trying-to-warn-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/otrxio.com\/?p=11649","title":{"rendered":"If You Have Dark Eye Circles, Your Body May Be Trying to Warn You"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-1913\" class=\"post-1913 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n<div class=\"xpost-item bg-light pb-5 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"xpost-text p-3\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<header id=\"article-header\" class=\"mt-8\">\n<div id=\"article-featured-image\" class=\"sm:rounded-2xl overflow-hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-auto wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/THS-Reframes_Feb-7_13_If-you-have-dark-eye-circles.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/THS-Reframes_Feb-7_13_If-you-have-dark-eye-circles.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/THS-Reframes_Feb-7_13_If-you-have-dark-eye-circles-300x157.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/THS-Reframes_Feb-7_13_If-you-have-dark-eye-circles-768x402.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/THS-Reframes_Feb-7_13_If-you-have-dark-eye-circles-798x418.jpeg 798w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/THS-Reframes_Feb-7_13_If-you-have-dark-eye-circles-600x314.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/THS-Reframes_Feb-7_13_If-you-have-dark-eye-circles-480x251.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/THS-Reframes_Feb-7_13_If-you-have-dark-eye-circles-390x204.jpeg 390w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/THS-Reframes_Feb-7_13_If-you-have-dark-eye-circles-330x173.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/THS-Reframes_Feb-7_13_If-you-have-dark-eye-circles-410x215.jpeg 410w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/THS-Reframes_Feb-7_13_If-you-have-dark-eye-circles-670x351.jpeg 670w\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ld-1299-7153\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-meta\" class=\"mt-6 px-4 sm:px-0\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center space-x-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-title\" class=\"mt-6 px-4 sm:px-0\">\n<h1 class=\"text-4xl font-extrabold text-gray-900 dark:text-white\">If You Have Dark Eye Circles, Your Body May Be Trying to Warn You<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"article-content\" class=\"mt-6 mb-12 px-4 sm:px-0 prose dark:prose-invert max-w-none overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p>Under-eye circles and bags can be annoying and hard to conceal. But, what lies beyond the aesthetic drawbacks of these issues is the possibility that they may be caused by deeper, more serious underlying health issues.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ad-anchor-34\">\n<div id=\"minute-media\">\n<div class=\"shadow-root-voltax-mp\">\n<div class=\"voltax-mp-placeholder voltax-mp-placeholder-anchored\">\n<div class=\"voltax-mp-container-anchored\">\n<div class=\"voltax-mp-video-wrapper-in-place\">\n<div class=\"voltax-mp-video-player-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"voltax-mp-video-player\">\n<div class=\"voltax-mp-controls-wrapper\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>While most under-eye bags or discoloration are merely a sign of short-term issues, like a lack of sleep, or natural inevitabilities, such as aging, they may be a warning signal your body is trying to send you. Specifically, when and if under-eye issues worsen or persist over time, it\u2019s likely that there may be deeper, more dangerous underlying culprits. But, before we get to that, let\u2019s break down all of the causes to rule out any unnecessary worries or anxieties.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-thin-skin-and-blood-vessels\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thin Skin and Blood Vessels<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-160934\" src=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2341636617.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2341636617.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2341636617-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2341636617-768x506.jpg 768w\" alt=\"flow of red blood cells into the blood vessel, 3D illustration\n\" width=\"1000\" height=\"659\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The thinner your skin, the more blood vessels underneath the skin\u2019s surface will show through to the naked\u00a0eye. The thin delicate skin underneath your eyes, known as the periorbital area, allows blue or violet wavelengths to pass through.<\/p>\n<p>The result? The veins under your skin appear blue and \u201cdark.\u201d As you age, the collagen and elasticity in your skin thins, making underlying blood vessels more prominent. That said, don\u2019t be concerned \u2013 this blue-ish tint under your eyes is strictly aesthetic and shouldn\u2019t warrant further concern.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-create-block-wp-read-more-block\" data-id=\"wp-read-more-block\">\n<h2 id=\"h-under-eye-hyperpigmentation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Under Eye Hyperpigmentation<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-160936\" src=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2157189179.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2157189179.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2157189179-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2157189179-768x513.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Sleepless Asian woman looking her face in the mirror and worry about dark circles under eyes\n\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hyperpigmentation, unlike thin skin and pronounced\u00a0blood\u00a0vessels, can have many causes. It can occur both spontaneously or systematically, progressing over time. The most common causes of hyperpigmentation are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sun exposure<\/li>\n<li>Genetic pigmentation<\/li>\n<li>Allergic dermatitis<\/li>\n<li>Edema\/swelling<\/li>\n<li>Hormones<\/li>\n<li>Aging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This hyperpigmentation may be triggered by oxidized blood leaking from blood vessels around your eyes. How do you know if this is happening? The dark, hyperpigmented under eyes are accompanied by swelling, also known as edema, under the eyes. Thankfully, this condition is relatively harmless to your health and can be treated largely through diet and lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-under-eye-bags\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Under Eye Bags<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-160937\" src=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_1421007848.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_1421007848.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_1421007848-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_1421007848-768x512.jpg 768w\" alt=\"A macro view on the open eye of a young Caucasian woman, showing\n\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Swelling under the eyes, also known as bags, is common among all ages. When you\u2019re young, these bags are often a side effect of an\u00a0allergic reaction, illness, or excess buildup of fluids in the body. However, as you age gravity affects the collagen tissue of your thin under-eye skin and as a result, the delicate skin elasticity begins to weaken, sag, and build up fat tissue.<\/p>\n<p>While we\u2019re often tempted to point the finger at a lack of sleep or rest for the increased size of bags under the eyes, to date there is no specific scientific proof linking this cause and effect. However, while a lack of sleep may increase the severity of the puffiness under your eyes \u2013 especially first thing in the morning \u2013 there is no proof that it is the direct cause.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-under-eyes-warning-signs-of-underlying-health-issues\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Under Eyes: Warning Signs of Underlying Health Issues<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-160939\" src=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_516927871.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_516927871.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_516927871-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_516927871-768x512.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Lady with eye bags\n\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While under-eye issues are primarily aesthetic and shouldn\u2019t warrant serious concern, they can equally be a warning sign of underlying internal health concerns. In fact, your under eyes may be one of the only external signs of internal health issues! Remember, if discoloration or puffiness persists or worsens over time, it\u2019s best to see a doctor to ensure that one of the following issues isn\u2019t to blame.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-poor-circulation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poor Circulation<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-160941\" src=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2012119763.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2012119763.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2012119763-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2012119763-768x512.jpg 768w\" alt=\"a young unhappy woman touches her undereyes on a gray background\n\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"pw-ad-scroll-container pw-clearfix\" data-pw-in-article=\"true\">\n<div class=\"pw_report_ad_container\">\n<div class=\"pw-border-incontent-after\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As stated above, under-eye discoloration and bags can be the result of a number of health issues. However, more seriously, poor circulation could be the culprit! To find out if your dark circles are an issue of\u00a0slow blood flow, try pushing gently against the skin there.\u00a0 If the area looks lighter when you take your finger away and then slowly darkens again after a second or two, the cause is most likely related to circulation.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-food-intolerances\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food Intolerances<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-160942\" src=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2301051191.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2301051191.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2301051191-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2301051191-768x512.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Milk factory. Robotic factory line for processing and bottling of milk. Selective focus.\n\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to the Mayo Clinic, dark under-eye circles may occur due to allergic or hypersensitive responses to particular foods. The culprit can be anything from dairy to added preservatives. In fact, if you\u2019ve been unable to get to the bottom of your under-eye discoloration, the 140 documented allergy-inducing foods may be to blame.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pw-ad-scroll-container pw-clearfix\" data-pw-in-article=\"true\">\n<div id=\"in_content2\" class=\"pw-tag pw-in-article_hidden pw-in-article--size-logic pw-sticky\" data-google-query-id=\"CIHgmLzf8IgDFaNMpAQdBSwntg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/154013155,105716491\/1024889\/74279\/publisher:1024889-website:74279-in_content_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-iron-deficiency\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iron Deficiency<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-160943\" src=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2154949269.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2154949269.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2154949269-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/shutterstock_2154949269-768x300.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Iron Deficiency. Iron Deficiency disease blood test inmedical laboratory\n\" width=\"1000\" height=\"390\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While dark circles alone don\u2019t indicate iron deficiency, also known as anemia, if you\u2019re experiencing other symptoms like fatigue, frequent colds, and dizziness along with dark under-eye circles, you need to get your iron levels checked with a complete blood count. The connection between under-eye circles and iron deficiency lies in your body\u2019s ability to carry oxygen to your cells; if your iron levels drop too low, your body\u2019s ability to create hemoglobin is compromised. The result? Under eye discoloration due to a lack of blood flow!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"0869e7812decb481f7b3bd5d4026b602\" data-index=\"4\"><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer class=\"tag-btns mt-5 mb-2\"><\/footer>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If You Have Dark Eye Circles, Your Body May Be Trying to Warn You Under-eye circles and bags can be annoying and hard to conceal. But, what lies beyond the aesthetic drawbacks of these issues is the possibility that they may be caused by deeper, more serious underlying health issues. 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