Blue circles under the eyes indicate a physical illness

If you have blue circles under your eyes, the first thing you think of is that you don’t get enough sleep. In fact, although lack of sleep can cause blue circles under the eyes, there are other reasons that can cause blue circles under the eyes. Many people do not have the knowledge in this area, so they will not seek treatment until they experience serious physical discomfort. So, what's wrong with the blue circles under the eyes?

1. Causes of blue eye circles

1. Dark circles can also appear if you overuse your eyes

Tang Yi, chief physician of the National Medical Hall of the First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, introduced that irregular life, smoking, alcoholism, insomnia, lack of sleep and irregular sleep can cause damage to the kidneys, and kidney deficiency can easily cause dark circles under the eyes. Young people who work in front of computers, play online games, etc. for a long time may also develop dark circles due to excessive eye strain. Damage to liver and kidney function can also cause dark circles under the eyes. For example, dark circles caused by liver disease appear heavier around the eyes, despite the dark complexion. For example, chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes can affect kidney function and cause dark circles under the eyes.

2. Dark circles caused by heart disease are mainly blue in color

Dark circles caused by heart problems are mainly bluish in color and are only a secondary symptom of the disease. Dark circles may occur in addition to chest tightness, shortness of breath, and angina pectoris.

3. Some women have more obvious dark circles during menstruation

Congestion can also cause dark circles under the eyes. For example, people with dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, etc. have local congestion and will have dark circles under their eyes. Some women experience more noticeable dark circles under their eyes during their menstrual period.

2. What diseases are blue circles under the eyes a sign of?

1. Liver damage.

"Panda eyes" that last for a few days are mostly caused by staying up late, which can be improved after sufficient rest. However, long-term dark circles are the external manifestation of some chronic diseases, such as chronic liver disease, especially those with long-term abnormal liver function and enlarged liver, dark circles often exist for a long time. It is understood that about 20% of people with liver disease have pigmentation in exposed areas, such as the face and around the eye sockets, which appear as "dark circles".

2. Irregular menstruation.

For women, dark circles may be more common, but if dark circles persist for a long time, they may be caused by dysmenorrhea or irregular menstruation. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea are caused by abnormal circulation of Qi and blood due to Qi stagnation and blood stasis as well as cold stagnation. Dark circles are the facial manifestation of abnormal circulation of Qi and blood. In addition, women with excessive menstrual bleeding or functional uterine bleeding are also prone to dark circles under their eyes.

3. Kidney damage.

Traditional medicine believes that dark circles are caused by kidney deficiency. If the kidney essence is deficient, the eyes will lack the nourishment of essence and the black color of the kidney will float on top, so the eyes will be dull and the eye circles will be dark. If you have an unhealthy lifestyle for a long time or have excessive sex, it can easily lead to dark circles under your eyes.

Dark circles under the eyes are usually caused by fatigue. Women just need to get enough sleep and proper nutrition. Eat more fruits, vegetables and foods rich in vitamin C, and do some eye health massage and warm compress when necessary. My own health care method is to press the temple and Yongquan acupoint with my thumb for 3 to 4 minutes, 2 to 3 times a day, and soak my feet in hot water before going to bed every night, and the effect is also good.

3. How to remove blue circles under the eyes

1. Calming eye mask

Cucumber can eliminate swelling and has antipyretic effect. Chamomile essential oil can improve dry skin, increase elasticity, eliminate swelling, promote blood circulation in the eyes, and eliminate dark circles. In addition to being suitable for the eyes, this eye mask can also be used as a soothing mask after sun exposure.

Ingredients: 1 cucumber, 1 drop of chamomile essential oil

Method: Grind the cucumber with skin into a paste, add chamomile essential oil and mix well.

How to use: After cleaning your face, cut the mask paper or cotton pad into a half-moon shape, take an appropriate amount of eye mask on the mask paper or cotton pad, apply it around the eyes for about 10-15 minutes, remove and wash.

2. Massage the skin around the eyes

Look upwards and use the tip of your ring finger to quickly tap the inner corner of your eye, where the upper and lower Qingming points are located. This can stimulate the deep nerves and accelerate blood circulation in the eye. Tap about 20 times. The Chengqi point, which is sunken in the center of the lower eye bags, is the acupuncture point through which nutrients are transported to the face. It is covered with blood vessels. If the blood circulation is not smooth, the blood vessels will dilate and turn blue, and the eye bags and dark circles will become more obvious. Lightly pressing with the ring finger can promote blood circulation and lighten dark circles.

3. Potato chips eye mask

Method: Peel the potatoes, wash them and cut them into slices about 2 mm thick. Lie down and apply the potato slices on your eyes, wait for about 5 minutes, and then wash with clean water.

Notice:

Tips 1. Apply at night to help eliminate eye fatigue.

Tips2: Large potatoes are better because they can cover a larger area.

Tips 3. Don’t use potatoes with sprouts because they are poisonous. Note: Potatoes contain flour, which can supplement what the eyes lack.

4. Apply hot or cold towel to eyes

If you have heavy dark circles under your eyes in the morning, prepare two towels, one hot and one cold. First, apply the hot towel to your eyes for 20 seconds, then change to a cold towel for 20 seconds, alternating continuously. This can relieve eye fatigue and reduce dark circles.

5. Make-up water + warm water

Step 1, pour appropriate amount of lotion into the cotton pad;

Step 2, place the cotton pad in the palm of your hand until it is slightly warm;

Step 3. Press and gently rub the wet cotton pad along the skin texture around the eyes, from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner of the eye.

6. Iced tea eye mask

Place a small cup of tea in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. Take out a small piece of cotton pad and soak it in the tea. Apply it to your eyes while it is still wet. Wait until your eyes feel soothed.

4. How to prevent blue eye circles

1. Maintain a regular schedule and get enough sleep. Urban life is busy and stressful, and 24 hours in a day are not enough. In order to extend working hours, people often reduce their sleep. However, if this continues for a long time, not only will there be dark circles under the eyes, but it will also directly affect your health. Therefore, time must be allocated well for rest and work. Work when you should work and rest when you should rest. Get at least 8 hours of sleep a day and keep a cheerful and happy mood.

2. Do more aerobic exercise. Running, playing ball, swimming, etc. are all aerobic exercises. You should do such exercises at least 3 times a week, each time for about 25 minutes. In addition, you should take more time to go out for a walk in the morning or after meals to breathe fresh air. Massage and moisturize every night.

3. It is essential to keep eye care every night. After taking a shower at night, just spend 1 minute massaging your eyes with your middle finger, starting from the center of your eyebrows, and gently pressing outward and downward to form a circle. Repeat 4-6 times, and finally apply a high-quality eye cream.

4. Use fruit or tea bags in emergencies. When time is urgent, such as when you are about to go to an appointment and you do not plan or have no time to put on makeup, you can gently apply an ice pack to your eyes, or use two slices of juicy apples or two slices of frozen pear, place them on your eyes, then lie down and let your eyes rest for about 15 minutes, this will temporarily reduce the dark circles. In addition, you can also air-dry some tea bags, put the dried tea bags in the refrigerator, take out two when needed, apply them on the dark circles for 20 minutes, which can also lighten the dark circles in a short time.