Hi, I have severe dark circles. I have tried retinol but it did not have much effect. My mother also has this problem but mine is more prominent. I do a computer job which worsens the situation. The dark circles are brown in color. Which tests should I undergo before taking any vitamin supplements?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Yusuf Mohammad

General Practitioner

MBBS
8+ Yrs

Consult Now

Dark brown under eye circles may be due to screen fatigue, hereditary causes or vitamin deficiencies. Get tested before starting supplements. Use screen breaks and eye creams. Consider getting a few tests done Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Iron studies.

Dr. Yusuf Suggests...

Take a Vitamin B12 Test Test or Take a Vitamin D Test Test

Book Vitamin B12 Test Test Book Vitamin D Test Test

Answered 9 days ago

More CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Health Queries

View all

Hi, my blood report includes the remark ALERT, Predominantly normocytic normochromic with macrocytes and ovalocytes. I would like to understand what this means. My report shows, Hemoglobin is 12.8 g/dL, MCV is 109.9 fL, MCH is 33.2 pg, MCHC is 30.3 g/dL, RDWSD is 59.3 fL, RDWCV is 14.4 percent. Could you please explain the significance of these findings?

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Blood report shows alert for anisocytosis predominantly normocytic normochromic with macrocytes and ovalocytes. Hemoglobin is 14 g per dl PCV is 39 percent MCV is 106 fL RDW SD is 72 fL and platelet count is 160000.

Answered by Apollo Doctors

I am having constant body fatigue and tiredness. I am feeling sleepy and less active all day. Is this due to the covid vaccine. I have attached my blood report from November. Do I need to take one now?

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.