T47.3: Poisoning: Saline and osmotic laxatives
You have laxative poisoning.
A substance can cause poisoning if, for example, too much of it is taken. The substance may also be administered or taken by mistake.
There are a range of laxatives. They stimulate intestinal activity in different ways. Laxatives make the stool softer so that it can be excreted more easily. Laxative poisoning can cause diarrhea, for example. You can also get cramp-like abdominal pains. You may also experience nausea and vomiting. Taking laxatives over a long period of time can also change the mineral content in the blood. This can result in muscle weakness or a changed heartbeat, 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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