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Dark circles under the eyes are a common condition that happens to most people at some point or another when they are overworked, overly tired or haven\u2019t been getting much sleep: All in all, it\u2019s considered to be a universal sign of complete exhaustion. But that\u2019s not the only condition that can cause dark circles under the eyes \u2013 and you should be able to spot the signs and symptoms just in case you have an underlying medical condition that\u2019s causing dark circles to appear instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first sign that it could be something more serious than simple tiredness will be the fact that getting more sleep doesn\u2019t take care of the condition. Are the dark circles still there after you think you\u2019ve gotten more than enough sleep?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at this list for 10 shocking causes of dark circles under the eyes \u2013 and make an appointment with your doctor so that the underlying medical condition can be found and treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Alcoholism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alcoholism, especially when it\u2019s a long-term condition, can cause plenty of physical changes to occur in the body. Just some of these changes include the characteristic \u201calcoholic\u2019s wrinkle\u201d which appears between the eyes, and changes to the skin, making it appear older, quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The changes alcoholism causes to the body can also go deep inside: Liver disease and decreasing kidney <\/a>function are common in long-term alcoholics. They might also experience what\u2019s commonly called the DT\u2019s \u2013 the withdrawal symptoms associated with severe alcoholism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In cases that are severe enough to cause DTs, hospitalization of the alcoholic is common to prevent permanent damage occurring to the body: Fever, shakes, heart attacks and even death can be side-effects of an alcoholic deciding to quit \u201ccold turkey\u201d, or without medical intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark circles under the eyes can be characteristic of an alcoholic who has spent too much time drinking and too little sleeping, or it can be the hallmark of a long-term alcoholic \u2013 especially when combined with other symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Caffeine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine <\/a>is a great way to start your day, and there are many people who swear that they can\u2019t get going in the morning without a cup (or two) of strongly brewed coffee. But you should know that caffeine is good for a lot more than just keeping you awake: The same rejuvenating effects that caffeine has on the body, it also has on the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why caffeine is a common ingredient in many rejuvenating skin creams, and it\u2019s also the same reason why putting a black tea bag under your eyes will help you to get rid of the dark circles under your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But caffeine can also do the opposite: If you ingest too much caffeine, then you get what some people call the caffeine-jitters. The most common side-effects of having ingested too much caffeine include heart palpitations, feeling shaky, edgy or nervous \u2013 and having dark circles under the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Genetics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, dark circles under the eyes are simply a genetic factor passed down from generation to generation; you can even see plenty examples of this in celebrity faces \u2013 sometimes dark circles under the eyes are a sign of exhaustion and tiredness<\/a>, and other times people, well, just happen to look like that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your parents, grandparents or great-grandparents have the characteristic circles under the eyes as part of your genetic makeup, then it\u2019s likely that you \u2013 or your children \u2013 will end up with the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But just because it\u2019s genetic, doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s forever: You can still benefit from the application of skin creams, and from tips to get rid of dark circles under the eyes like using a tea bag or cucumber slices put over the eye.
If you think the cause for your dark circles might be genetic, be sure to make an appointment with your doctor so that any other, more serious causes can be ruled out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Lack of Sleep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common causes of dark circles appearing under the eyes is simple exhaustion. Dark circles under the eyes<\/a> are a pretty common thing if you have been up all night studying, partying or working \u2013 even insomniacs will eventually start to show signs of having gotten too little sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s recommended that you get at least eight hours of decent quality sleep per night; this is a rough guideline for just how much sleep you should get, and for some people, it\u2019s a little more or a little less: Yes, there is a cross-section of the population who can get only a few hours sleep per night and feel fine the next day, but that\u2019s simply not true for the most of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If lack of sleep is the reason for dark circles under your eyes, you could benefit from some rejuvenating caffeine cream, cucumber slices applied for ten to twenty minutes, or rinsing your face with icy cold water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Suppressed Immunity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The immune system<\/a> is your body\u2019s primary defense against viruses, bacteria, and infections entering the body, and the strength of your immune system varies over time. The elderly and young children can be considered to have a compromised immune system by default, while the immune system of a healthy person can be compromised if they aren\u2019t living as healthily as they should be \u2013 or if they suffer from a range of immune-suppressing diseases, which include HIV\/AIDS, Tuberculosis and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many telltale signs that someone is suffering from a suppressed or compromised immune system. The first, and sometimes often most dangerous, is the fact that the immune-suppressed will be much more susceptible to infections and diseases and get sick much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More signs of a compromised immune system can include signs and symptoms like weight loss, a fever with no other seeming causes, anemia and dark circles under the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Current Infection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you don\u2019t have to have a compromised immune system or be suffering from an immune-system suppressing disease to pick up an illness or infection<\/a>: Even people with strong immune systems will pick up a bug every once in a while \u2013 there\u2019s always a yearly flu strain going around, and it might not be the one that you have been vaccinated against when you had your flu shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs and symptoms of a current infection largely depends on what kind of infection is raging through your body, though there are a few general symptoms which can include running a high fever, chills felt throughout the body, numbness and\/or tingling and redness; another common symptom which appears through a wide variety of infections is dark circles under the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are showing several of these symptoms at once, or even just one or two of these for an extended period of time, then you should make an appointment with your doctor to have your health checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Medication Contraindication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you get sick and end up on the other side of the doctor\u2019s desk, then one of the first questions they ask you is if you have been taking any new medications lately. This is because any signs and symptoms <\/a>you might mention to your doctor could very well be a side-effect of medication you have been taking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever read the insert-leaflet that comes with your medication? You really should: It\u2019s fascinating, and it can teach you a lot about the medication you\u2019re about to take. Look out for the sections that are labeled \u201ccontraindications\u201d and \u201cside-effects\u201d if you have been experiencing any ill-effects, including fever, vomiting, nausea, tiredness, insomnia, depression, stomach pain, bloody stools or urine, pain and dark circles under the eyes since you started taking a new medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you experience any side-effects from a medication which they have prescribed or administered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Heart Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How healthy is your heart<\/a>? No, really, you should answer that question, even if you only do it for yourself and in your head. Most people will say, \u201cI think pretty healthy,\u201d or, \u201cI think I\u2019m okay.\u201d Sometimes people will even say, \u201cMy grandmother died of a bad heart, but I think I\u2019m okay.\u201d Here\u2019s the thing: You shouldn\u2019t think your heart is okay, you should know whether it is or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make an appointment for a heart scan even if you think your heart is fine: Heart conditions can be deadly, and easily go undiagnosed for years \u2013 especially if you\u2019re the type of person who makes one doctor\u2019s appointment once every ten years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should make an appointment with your doctor especially if you have been experiencing heart palpitations, chest pains, lower back pain (which can be a sign of a heart condition), tingling and numbness, fainting spells \u2013 or dark circles under the eyes. All of these can be potential telltale signs of an underlying heart condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Kidney Malfunction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Among other things, the kidneys\u2019 main job is to filter through any toxins in the body before passing urine<\/a>; this is why alcoholics are at the bottom of the kidney transplant list, and at such a high risk of kidney-failure if they have been drinking hard liquor for too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your kidneys don\u2019t do their job, then you can expect your body to feel like a train wreck: One of the first signs of kidney malfunction is trouble (either pain, difficulty or total inability) with urination; after that, you can expect pain in the lower back (the cause of which is actually the kidneys).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many times, you will also see yellowing of the eyes and\/or skin, but that\u2019s not the only sign: Also look for dark circles under the eyes along with the yellowing.
If this continues for too long, then you\u2019re putting yourself at risk of permanent kidney damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Liver Disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The kidneys aren\u2019t the only part of the body with the job of filtering through toxins<\/a>. This responsibility also happens to fall on the liver: Any toxins, including alcohol, will inevitably find their way through your liver \u2013 and if the liver takes enough of a pounding over a long period of time, then you are risking the potential of permanent liver damage which could be bad enough to warrant removal of a section of liver, or a total replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several signs and symptoms which can point to underlying liver disease: The discoloration and yellowing of the skin and eyes that are seen in cases of kidney damage are also common here, and you will also see dark circles appearing under the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have been showing any of these symptoms, and especially if you have been showing several of these symptoms together, make an appointment with your doctor to find the underlying cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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