T45.4: Poisoning: Iron and its compounds
You have iron poisoning.
Iron is an important part of red blood cells. The red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to all other parts of the body. Iron is found in various foods. It can also be administered or taken as medication. This may be necessary, for example, if the body does not absorb enough iron with food.
A substance can cause poisoning if, for example, too much of it is taken. The substance may also be administered or taken by mistake. Iron poisoning can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting, among other things. In addition, circulatory problems and even loss of consciousness may be experienced. Over time, the function of the liver, kidneys and the brain can be affected.
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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