K29.4: Chronic atrophic gastritis
Your stomach has been inflamed for a considerable time.
The stomach is located in the upper abdomen. The stomach has a curved shape, and is connected to the gullet (oesophagus) at its upper end and with the first part of the small intestine at its lower end. Between the stomach and the small intestine there is a circular sphincter, the pylorus. The inside of the stomach is lined with mucous membrane.
Your gastric mucous membrane has been inflamed for a considerable time. There are various causes that can encourage inflammation of the gastric mucous membrane. They include alcohol, bacteria, specific drugs and stress. Due to the inflammation, the gastric mucous membrane may be damaged.
In your case, the protective gastric mucous membrane has become thinner due to the ongoing inflammation. This form of gastritis is often caused by bacteria.
With a stomach inflammation, you may have nausea or pain. You may also have to vomit. It is also common to 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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