Question 1

what does it mean if i have dark circles not under but around the eyes?

Accepted Answer

Dark circles: Lack of sleep, dehydration, systemic allergies, hereditary pigmentation, and others.

Question 2

do the dark circles under my child's eyes mean he has allergies?

Accepted Answer

No: Not necessarily.  The dark circles under the eyes of children are usually signs of nasal congestion, which causes the blood flow to pool under the eyes.  Of course, one cause of nasal congestion is allergies, but it's not the only cause.  If the circles are very dark or new in onset, it's probably worth discussing with your doctor.

Question 3

for as long as i can remember i have had dark circles under my eyes. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Could be allergies (eye lid congestion), lack of rest. Get some blood test for anemia, thyroid check (we call it metabolic panel).

Question 4

y do cancer patients have dark circles under their eyes? my 3year old jst recently developed them? does that mean she could have cancer? other causes

Accepted Answer

Dark circles: Can be familial or caused by lack of sleep, allergies or sinus congestion. It would be very uncommon for dark circles to be a presenting sign of cancer in a child.

Question 5

i've had dark circles under my eyes for my life i think. but when i pinch the skin lightly, the pinched part looks lighter, normal even. does that mean it's likely due to blood pooling under eyes?

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Ans: May be several possibilities. You may not be having enough sleep. You may have sinus issues best is to see your doctor for pe and get the issue examined and resolved

Question 6

what does it mean when inner leg above knee  hurts and veins getting darker?

Accepted Answer

Could inflamation: When veins get darker this means the stay longer in the leg, the circulation slow than normal, this could lead to superficial phlebitis or deep phlebitis? Check with your dr.

Question 7

some part of my body colour is dark, i mean black. like hips, ankel, penis, elbow etc. how to make it fair match with my skin tone.

Accepted Answer

Lighten Skin: You can lighten skin by using a prescription bleaching cream called hydroquinone.

Question 8

i got a blister on my foot (on my heel) from dancing and i walked home earlier and it truned dark brown/black, its quite painful. what does this mean and how should i deal with it?

Accepted Answer

Common sense: Common sense would tell you to stay off of it. I would ice it down and try to not walk on it  . May be use crutches. The black and blue can either be a hematoma or bad bruise.  Time should take care of this but take care of your foot.

Question 9

what does swollen ankles mean?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities: Venous insufficiency, lymphedema, congestive heart failure, excessive salt intake, sitting or standing for long periods, some systemic conditions. Try elevating, see physician.

Question 10

what does burning in ankle mean?

Accepted Answer

Burning usually: Means nerve.  It can be a local thing, like tarsal tunnel syndrome where a nerve is getting pressure from a ligament near your ankle, or from a nerve irritation higher up: leg or lower back. An emg/ncv is usually ordered to see where the problem lies.

But if you start smelling smoke with that burning... Run!

good luck.  Hope this helps.

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Y do cancer patients have dark circles under their eyes? my 3year old jst recently developed them? does that mean she could have cancer? other causes

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I've had dark circles under my eyes for my life i think. but when i pinch the skin lightly, the pinched part looks lighter, normal even. does that mean it's likely due to blood pooling under eyes?

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What does it mean when inner leg above knee hurts and veins getting darker?

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Some part of my body colour is dark, i mean black. like hips, ankel, penis, elbow etc. how to make it fair match with my skin tone.

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I got a blister on my foot (on my heel) from dancing and i walked home earlier and it truned dark brown/black, its quite painful. what does this mean and how should i deal with it?

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