K59.09: Other and unspecified constipation
You have constipation.
With constipation, you have a bowel movement fewer than 3 times a week. The bowel movement may be painful, especially if you have to strain considerably. The feces are usually harder than normal with constipation.
A diet that is low in plant-based fibers or a lifestyle where you don’t do enough exercise can give you constipation. Constipation is also more likely if you do not drink enough. There are also diseases that cause constipation.
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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