K59.3: Megacolon, not elsewhere classified
Parts of your large intestine are enlarged.
The large intestine (colon) is like an upside down U in the abdomen. The first part lies in the lower right corner of the abdomen. Then it continues upwards and runs across from right to left. Then it descends again. There then follows an S-shaped part located on the bottom left side of the abdomen, which then merges into the rectum. The rectum is the last section of the large intestine (colon).
Parts of your large intestine are enlarged. The large intestine can become enlarged for various reasons. For example, the large intestine may become enlarged if it is obstructed or constricted in a particular place. The parts of the large intestine in front of the constriction may then become enlarged. The large intestine may also become enlarged if it is constantly inflamed. The inflammation can result in the large intestine no longer being able to contract and relax properly.
If the large intestine is enlarged, this can cause various symptoms. You may have severe abdominal pain, for example.
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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