K29.8: Duodenitis
The first part of the small intestine is inflamed.
The first part of the small intestine is also called the duodenum. This part is directly connected to the stomach and the lower part of the small intestine. The small intestine is lined with mucous membrane.
The mucous membrane of your small intestine is inflamed. There are various causes that can encourage inflammation of the small intestine’s mucous membrane. They include alcohol, bacteria, specific drugs and stress. Due to the inflammation, the mucous membrane of the small intestine may be damaged.
With an inflammation of the small intestine, 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
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).
