N40: Hyperplasia of prostate
You have an enlarged prostate.
The prostate forms part of the male genital organs. The prostate sits below the bladder and encircles the urethra. The prostate is also known as the prostate gland. Some of the seminal fluid is formed in the prostate.
The prostate becomes enlarged in many men as they get older. Almost every man over 80 has an enlarged prostate.
The exact cause of this condition is unknown. It is thought that male sex hormones play a role in its development.
If the prostate is enlarged, the urethra may become constricted. It is also thought that it affects the bladder muscle and the bladder control by the nerves. This prevents a normal flow of urine. This can produce a number of symptoms. The flow of urine may become weaker. You may have to go to the toilet more frequently or at night-time. You may have the feeling that you can no longer empty your bladder completely, or that you have to strain when urinating.
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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