Family Practitioner Questions Black patch on skin

My granny fell down and now there is a black circle around her eyes. What could be the reason?

My grandmother is 82 years old and yesterday she fell down in the bathroom. While she is okay otherwise, she has a black patch right below her eyes. What could this be? I'm not sure if this is a black eye or something entirely different.

5 Answers

Accumulation of blood break down also know called raccoon eyes when it happens in both eyes. It will absorb on its own
I am sorry to hear. Often times, as we age our body does not heal as fast. The bruising under the eyes may be nothing but it is good to have her seen by a Dr to do some blood tests.
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Susan E. Brickle, M D
Take her to her doctor soon please!
That’s a hard question to answer without an examination. I’d recommend she see her doctor to be checked out.