My 2 1/2 year old has dark circles under her eyes all of a sudden what is the problem?

Question

I have darkness under my eyes or "bags" can that be a reason?

Answer 1

My daughters pediatrician told me that the dark circles under my daughters eyes were related to allergies. The dark circles come and go.

Answer 2

our family doctor told us this is more commonly a sign of allergies when I asked about it on my 7 year old. He said it isn't really fatigue related like people think.

Answer 3

Not necessarily.  Could be potentially any number of things, but the 2 commonest are lack of sleep, and lack of oxygen.

Dark circles under the eyes are often seen in people with Asthma, or who have difficulty breathing.  I have dark circles and bags under my eyes which only appeared about 2 months after I had my first Asthma attack.  

In short, any number of things could be causing this, but you're best to consult your pediatrician if you have concerns.

Answer 4

Dark circles under the eyes can be a sign of dehydration or nasal congestion, it is rarely related to fatigue..  However, circles under the eyes does run in families.

Answer 5

My little one had similar problem.  Had Dr. look at her and blood-work came out fine, her eating was healthy, took her vitamins OK, her sleep was normal.  I couldn't figure out what it was.  She is now 8 and when she doesn't feel good or didn't get enough sleep, she gets the circles & bags.  This is her way of showing fatigue/illness.  I find it easier to recognize things in her where in my other 2 I only knew when they told me, so maybe its a similar thing with your child.  

Answer 6

I would have her Iron checked and maybe see about multivitamins.