T65.2: Toxic effect: Tobacco and nicotine
You have been poisoned by tobacco or nicotine.
Tobacco is a plant. Nicotine is an active ingredient found in tobacco. For example, tobacco can be smoked or snuffed. Poisoning by tobacco or nicotine can occur if cigarettes are swallowed, for example. Poisoning can also occur if nicotine comes into contact with the skin.
Tobacco or nicotine poisoning can be accompanied by various symptoms. There can be nausea, vomiting and headaches, for example. There may also be cramp-like abdominal pains. You may also have breathing problems. Increased sweating is possible. Tobacco or nicotine poisoning can also cause circulatory problems. You may then feel dizzy or pass out.
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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