G31.81: Mitochondrial disease
Your mitochondria are not working properly.
The cells in the human body are made up of certain parts. These parts include, for example, the mitochondria. The mitochondria produce energy for the cells.
If the mitochondria are not working properly, some cells or organs will not have enough energy. These organs and cells are then also unable to work properly. Nerves require a lot of energy, for example. If the mitochondria are not working properly, the nerves can longer work properly either. The nervous system includes all the nerves in the body, as well as the brain and the spinal cord. The nerves run from the brain and spinal cord into the body. They convey information in the body.
With this disorder, the person may keep having seizures. They may also keep getting headaches or not be able to walk properly. Certain parts of the skin sometimes feel numb or an unpleasant tingling is felt. Remembering may also become difficult. The muscles may be sore and tire quickly. It is also possible to have other symptoms.
If the mitochondria are not working properly, it may be hereditary. Then family members may also have symptoms.
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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