Diagnose-Me: About Dark Areas Under Eyes


	Question Category: SYMPTOMS - HEAD - EYES/OCULAR

In the 'Symptoms - Head - Eyes/Ocular' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about dark areas under eyes:

Do you have dark circles / areas under your eyes?

Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below. Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.

Answers			Condition	Comment
	2	3	Allergic Tension Fatigue Syndrome	Symptoms of Allergic Tension Fatigue Syndrome can include edema, especially puffiness of the eyelids and fullness and discoloration of the infraorbital (below-eye) areas.
	2	3	Allergy to Foods (Hidden)	--
	2	3	Kidney Disease	--
	2	3	Lack of Sleep	Fatigue will add to the problem of dark circles under the eyes.
	2	3	Liver Detoxification / Support Requirement	--
	2	3	Parasite Infection	--

GLOSSARY

Edema
Abnormal accumulation of fluids within tissues resulting in swelling.

Infraorbital
Referring to the area below the eye.

Syndrome
A medical condition characterized by a collection of related symptoms (what the patient feels) and signs (what a doctor can observe or measure).

Last updated: May 10, 2007