E71.3: Disorders of fatty-acid metabolism
You may be unable to process certain fatty acids.
Fatty acids have numerous functions within the body. For example, they act as energy stores in fats. Various messengers which control important processes in the body are also produced from fatty acids. Fatty acids also act as building materials in cell formation. Certain fatty acids are absorbed with food. The body can form some fatty acids itself.
There are various conditions that prevent the body from properly processing certain fatty acids. For example, with some of these conditions, certain substances accumulate in tissue and damage it. Depending on the illness, the symptoms can differ greatly. Some conditions are hereditary. Other family members may then also be affected.
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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