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What Is The Cure For Dark Circles Under The Eyes?

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Question : Hi Doctor, my wife 34 years of age has far circle under eyes sincen1 year . also fyi she is also taking Neuro and blood pressure medicine. can you please advise on how to reduce same..
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Lack of adequate sleep is the main culprit. Regularize the sleeping habits.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Dark circles around the eyes are most commonly due to poor sleep quality.

This needs a proper evaluation to find the cause for poor sleep.

She should not consume coffee or tea 6 hours before her usual sleeping time.

If there is some kind of neurological problem, that needs to be reassessed to make sure the dosage is adequate enough. ( You have mentioned that she is on some kind of neuro medicines, it would be really helpful if you can elaborate on that, kindly explain the condition she is suffering from and the medications she is on for the same).

Please do get back to me with the details so that I can guide you regarding the remedies better.

Awaiting your response.

Best wishes.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (17 minutes later)
She is taking eplileptical medicine lavericetam. she takes 7 hours of sleep and do not take coffee
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Stressful situations, repeated rubbing of eyes and worry should be avoided.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The most common causes for dark circles around the eyes are.

1. Fatigue,
2. Allergies
3. Anemia (low hemoglobin),
4. Some medicines that can cause relaxation of blood vessels,
5. Mental stress,
6. Inadequate sleep/disturbed sleep. etc,

So, in my opinion it is good to find out the exact cause.

Get her blood checked for anemia.

Consult a local doctor or her neurologist to see if she has some stress or anxiety.

Quality of sleep also matters very much, even though she is getting 7 hours of sleep, is that sleep peaceful?

Try and minimize any stressful situations and anxiety inducing situations.

Levetiracetam does cause changes in behavior and alters thoughts and some times ca cause hallucinations, these can cause anxiety and thus disturb the sleep.

A complete physical examination and diagnosis is required.

Basically eliminating the offending cause will reduce these dark circles.

I hope I have answered your query.

Wish you the best.

Regards
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What Is The Cure For Dark Circles Under The Eyes?

Brief Answer: Lack of adequate sleep is the main culprit. Regularize the sleeping habits. Detailed Answer: Hello, Dark circles around the eyes are most commonly due to poor sleep quality. This needs a proper evaluation to find the cause for poor sleep. She should not consume coffee or tea 6 hours before her usual sleeping time. If there is some kind of neurological problem, that needs to be reassessed to make sure the dosage is adequate enough. ( You have mentioned that she is on some kind of neuro medicines, it would be really helpful if you can elaborate on that, kindly explain the condition she is suffering from and the medications she is on for the same). Please do get back to me with the details so that I can guide you regarding the remedies better. Awaiting your response. Best wishes.