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.
The lack of nutrients in the diet, or the lack of a balanced diet, can contribute to the discoloration of the area under the eyes. It is believed that iron deficiency can cause dark circles as well.