G31.2: Degeneration of nervous system due to alcohol
Your brain or nerves have been damaged by alcohol.
The brain is made up of several areas. For example, the cerebrum is used to think and plan actions. In the cerebellum, movements are initialized and coordinated. The brain stem is responsible for various unconscious tasks such as breathing. The brain stem passes into the spinal cord. Many nerves run from the spinal cord and brain to the organs, skin and muscles in the body.
When someone drinks too much alcohol over a long period of time, the brain and nerves can become damaged. Depending on which area of the brain is damaged, one may have different symptoms. For example, one may have problems remembering events, or coping with everyday life. One may also no longer be able to walk properly.
When the nerves are damaged, one can also have various symptoms. For example, the skin in certain places may be numb or one may feel an unpleasant tingling. One may then have digestive problems or one’s pulse may be too fast or too slow.
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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