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T45.2: Poisoning: Vitamins, not elsewhere classified

You have vitamin poisoning.

Vitamins are substances the body needs for many tasks. The body is unable produce most vitamins by itself. These vitamins must be taken in through food.

Some vitamins can cause poisoning if too much of it is taken. These vitamins include, for example, vitamin A and vitamin D. If someone has certain pre-existing conditions, accidentally taking vitamins at the normal dosage can also cause poisoning.

For example, vitamin A or vitamin D poisoning can lead to nausea and vomiting. The person may also feel dizzy or confused. Vitamin D poisoning can also affect the function of the kidneys and other organs.

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).