B66.2: Dicrocoeliasis
You have been diagnosed as having small liver flukes.
Small liver flukes occur in grazing animals such as sheep and cows. They are transmitted from these animals via ants. You can become infected by swallowing infected ants. The ants may occur in uncooked vegetables, for example.
You may notice small liver flukes through a feeling of fullness or bloating. You may suffer from diarrhea and cramp-type stomach pains, or vomiting. It is also possible that you have no symptoms at all.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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