Is Dark Circles Under The Eyes A Side Effect Of Dialysis

2015-08-15 03:36

I heard that kidney problems can cause dark circles under the eyes. Is that true? Is dark circles under the eyes a side effect of dialysis? Please follow us to find the answer.

1. Causes of dark circles under the eyes

Yes, it is true. Kidney diseases can cause dark circles under eyes. There are many factors to dark circles under eyes. The first simple reason of dark circle is poor sleeping. Take a good rest, then it can disappear. Other causes to dark circles include age, lack of nutrition, pregnancy, eczema, heredity, blood circulation and so on. If you are just lack of sleep, taking a good rest would be enough for you. As to kidney problems, dark bags is an indication of your body. There might be something wrong with your kidney. When you have kidney disease, your body will retain fluids, bags can accumulate underneath your skin, especially when you are sleeping and not eliminating water. The excess fluid gets trapped under any loose skin with fat deposits. Dialysis is not effective to discharge all excess fluid from the body so patients on dialysis may suffer from dark circles under the eyes.

2. How to eliminate dark circles under the eyes?

Cucumber

Cucumbers have cooling as well as astringent properties and hence they are widely used to treat dark circles. They can lighten the color of the skin, increase blood flow and reduce puffiness.

Green tea bags

Rich in antioxidants and tannins, green tea bags can help lighten dark circles. Besides, the tannins can reduce swelling and puffiness.

Coconut oil

It helps moisturize the delicate and thin skin under the eyes, which in turn reduces the appearance of dark circles. It can produce positive effects within a few days because coconut oil is easily absorbed by the skin.

Chinese medicines

Chinese medicines aim at repairing impaired kidneys and improving kidney function. When kidney function is improved, dark circles under the eyes can be eliminated from the root. According to your illness condition, suitable Chinese medicines will be chosen and then micronized. Via an osmosis device, the active ingredients can come into kidney lesion directly and have the functions of dilating blood vessels, preventing inflammation and coagulation, degrading extracellular matrix and providing necessary nutrients. Gradually kidney damage can be repaired to some extent and kidney function will be improved as well. Not only dark circles under the eyes but also other symptoms like itchy skin, poor appetite, swelling can all be alleviated.

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