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.
Fluid retention, salt (sodium) intake and lymphatic drainage. When the skin cannot get rid of excess fluid in the tissues it will result in edema (oedema). This will cause puffiness and can also contribute to dark rings and circles under the eyes. There are various factors that cause fluid retention.