E64.2: Sequelae of vitamin C deficiency
You had too little vitamin C in your body in the past. As a result, you are having symptoms.
Vitamin C is important in forming connective tissue, bones and teeth. You also need vitamin C to protect cells and various substances in the body from damaging effects. You can get vitamin C from various foods such as citrus fruits, potatoes and spinach.
A vitamin C deficiency can develop when you are getting too little vitamin C from your food. It is also possible that, due to some other condition, you are unable to properly absorb vitamin C in your intestines.
A lack of vitamin C can cause various problems such as increased bleeding. There may also be problems in bones and joints. If the vitamin C deficiency is serious, your teeth can even fall out. Some of the problems may also occur when you once more have enough vitamin C in your body.
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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