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T65.4: Toxic effect: Carbon disulfide

You have carbon disulfide poisoning.

Carbon disulfide is a substance used in the chemical industry. Carbon disulfide can be used in the manufacture of solvents or plastic, for example.

Poisoning can occur if carbon disulfide vapor is inhaled, or if the skin comes into contact with carbon disulfide. Carbon disulfide can also get into the body by being swallowed. Carbon disulfide poisoning can be accompanied by various symptoms.

For example, you can get headaches and feel light-headed. You can pass out. Seizures can also occur. Nausea and vomiting may also occur. The poisoning can also damage blood vessels and nerves. If the nerves are damaged, you may have less sensation. It may also be that you are no longer able to move your muscles properly.

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).