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K90.2: Blind loop syndrome, not elsewhere classified

You cannot properly absorb nutrients from food.

The intestines are made up of the small intestine and the large intestine or colon. Most of the nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine. The large intestine (colon) is where water and salt are withdrawn from the stool. The last segment of the large intestine (colon) is the rectum. Stool then leaves the body through the anus.

There are certain bacteria in one part of your small intestine. These bacteria normally only occur in the large intestine. If the bacteria from the large intestine get into the small intestine, you may have symptoms. You may then no longer be able to absorb nutrient from food so well. Your bowel movements may change. For example, you may have diarrhea. You may also lose weight. It is possible that you will have flatulence or your abdomen will feel unpleasantly full.

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).