His eyes look like they have a bluish tint underneath them like he's dehydrated or sick. But he's neither, it seems. He had a cold two weeks ago but this just started three days ago. He doesn't have a fever, and he seems totally fine (laughing, playing, lots of energy). What could it be? Does this ever happen to your kids? Should I take him to the doctor, even if he doesn't seem to feel badly?
2007-10-01 15:37:20 · 10 answers · asked by missy s 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
yes, i mean he has circles under his eyes-purply-bluish. And it's a new thing; just got them three days ago.
2007-10-01 15:59:23 · update #1
Has he been getting enough sleep? Sometimes lack of sleep can cause dark circles underneath the eyes. He could also possibly be lacking some type of vitamin. Take him for a visit to the peditrician, or just call your pediatrician and ask them about it and ask for any suggestions. Also, a lot of the times that area looks purple or blue on a lot of people becuase the skin is thinner in that area.
2007-10-01 16:36:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean circles under his eyes? Just past the lower eyelid about 1/4 of an inch?
2007-10-01 15:52:44 · answer #2 · answered by V B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Low Iron. My daughter is the same way. There are a few websites that can tell you which foods are the best, but the popular ones are oatmeal, beans, meat. Also vitiam C helps obsorb the iron so give him OJ with breakfast. Have his iron checked, it is so simple and can make a big difference.
2007-10-01 16:37:05 · answer #3 · answered by hhh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 11 year old was like that, it turned out to be allergies. I'd just mention it to your pediatrician the next time you're in for a routine visit, unless he develops a rash, cough, fever, seems lethargic or begins wheezing. Good luck! :)
2007-10-01 15:54:15 · answer #4 · answered by ksta72 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be he has extremely fair skin. Also, dark circles under the eyes can also signal allergies; and, it's the right time of year for it.
2007-10-01 15:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by RAB in Venus TX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nephew gets that when he eats too many strawberries or grapes. Sounds like it's just a slight food allergy
2007-10-01 16:11:02 · answer #6 · answered by izzymo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My nephew gets that when he eats wheat or dairy, since he has an intolerance to these foods. You can try a food elimination to see if anything changes.
2007-10-02 07:08:39 · answer #7 · answered by berrel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the doctor, it could be just his veins showing through though, thin skin
2007-10-01 15:44:10 · answer #8 · answered by good day 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he's just tired. Tired kids can look like that. Or maybe he's not eating right, and getting too much crappy foods. That can do it too.
2007-10-01 15:41:21 · answer #9 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids both do that still and so do I. It could be allergies. Have it checked. Very simple to do.
2007-10-01 15:42:34 · answer #10 · answered by spazzagorilla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋