T49.2: Poisoning: Local astringents and local detergents
You have been poisoned with an agent from the group of astringents or detergents.
The relevant agent is usually applied topically. Topically applied agents are those that are not taken as tablets or received as injections, but instead usually applied directly to the place where they are intended to have effect. These include, for example, ointments, drops or solutions for gargling.
Astringents can be drying, hemostatic and anti-inflammatory. Detergents reduce the surface tension of water and have a fat-dissolving effect. This kind of agent can cause poisoning if too much of it is taken. The agent may also be administered or taken by mistake. The symptoms can vary greatly depending on which agent has caused the poisoning.
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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