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dark circles round 5yo eyes

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JRmumma · 31/07/2013 10:36

Im a bit concerned about one of my friends children. They are 5 and have had dark circles around their eyes the last few times i have seen them and im wondering if it could be a sign of a deficiency? I know the child is not a fantastic eater, and gets fed alot of junk (crisps, biscuits etc, convenience foods, and not alot of f&v, fresh and good quality meat products etc). They also sleep alot and have to be woken by my friend every morning. Might just be good sleeper but also maybe a sign of a deficiency? Definitely shouldn't be tired anyway so dark circles aren't because of lack of sleep.

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IHeartKingThistle · 31/07/2013 10:38

Dd gets this when tired. Is the child going to bed early enough? An hour before midnight is worth 2 after, according to my gran!

JRmumma · 31/07/2013 10:46

Yes i think most nights they get about 12 hrs at least.

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incywincyspideragain · 31/07/2013 20:19

food intolerance?

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