T37.4: Poisoning: Anthelminthics

You have been poisoned by a drug for worms.

Worms are pathogens. Drugs to combat worms include mebendazole and albendazole.

A drug can cause poisoning if, for example, too much of it is taken. The drug may also be administered or taken by mistake.

Depending on which drug for worms has caused the poisoning, there can be different symptoms. There can be nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhea, for example. The heart may beat too quickly, too slowly, or irregularly. The drug may also impair the liver function.

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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