Health: Which disease causes dark circles under the eyes? Know from the expert..
- byshika
- 14 Jun, 2025

Dark circles under the eyes not only affect your beauty but sometimes also affect your self-confidence. There are reasons for dark circles under the eyes. Among these reasons, there are some that we adopt unknowingly. Apart from this, dark circles under the eyes are also caused by many diseases and deficiencies. Which disease causes dark circles under the eyes and how can they be cured? We have talked to a senior physician and ophthalmologist about this.
Dark circles under the eyes are usually caused due to lack of sleep. Apart from this, dark circles under the eyes can also occur due to spending more time on the screen. We unknowingly invite a situation like lack of sleep or not getting enough sleep. Apart from this, there are also some diseases, which cause dark circles under the eyes. Having dark circles under the eyes also reduces self-confidence.
Dark circles under the eyes are caused by these reasons.
Dr. Santram Verma, Senior Physician of MMG Hospital, explains that dark circles under the eyes can be caused due to many reasons. These also include some diseases. Lack of iron in the body can cause dark circles under the eyes. Liver disease can also cause dark circles under the eyes. This can also happen if the thyroid gland does not function properly. Apart from these, it can also happen due to dehydration, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and stress.
How to get rid of the problem of dark circles
Dr AK Grover of the Ophthalmology Department at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital explains that if there are dark circles under the eyes, one should change their diet. Take nutritious food and get enough sleep. Along with this, drink enough water. Take as little stress as possible and control bad habits. Even after doing this, if the dark circles do not reduce, then one should get tested. If there are dark circles under the eyes due to any disease, then it should be treated. Due to dark circles under the eyes, the face starts looking old in youth itself. Therefore, it should be treated soon and definitely.
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