An intravenous pyelogram may be used to diagnose disorders that affect the urinary tract, such as kidney stones, bladder stones, enlarged prostate, kidney cysts or urinary tract tumors. During an intravenous pyelogram, you'll have an X-ray dye (iodine contrast solution) injected into a vein in your arm. The dye flows into your kidneys, ureters and bladder, outlining each of these structures.
By Mayo Clinic Staff. Here are some of the most common causes of true under-eye circles. 1  Allergies. 2  Atopic dermatitis (eczema) 3  Contact dermatitis. 4  Fatigue.  Heredity â dark under-eye circles can run in families.
Overview. A variety of conditions can cause dark circles or puffiness under your eyes. Genetics, nasal congestion, environmental allergies, eczema, lack of sleep, alcohol abuse, poor hydration and nutritional deficiencies can all contribute to the appearance of dark circles under the eyes, according to MayoClinic.com.