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T54.0: Toxic effect: Phenol and phenol homologues

You have been poisoned by a caustic substance in the phenols group.

Phenols are substances that are used in the chemical industry, for example. For example, there are phenols in dyes or synthetic resins. But phenols can also be used in drug manufacture.

Phenols can get into the body in different ways. They can be inhaled, swallowed or absorbed via contact with the skin. Depending on how phenols have got into the body, there can be various symptoms.

For example, you may feel dizzy or get headaches. Your muscles may weaken. You may suffer breathing problems. You may also pass out. Seizures may also occur. Your heart may beat too quickly, too slowly, or irregularly. If there has been contact with the skin, the skin in the relevant places may be damaged.

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).