T59.7: Toxic effect: Carbon dioxide
You have carbon dioxide poisoning.
Carbon dioxide is a gas that is also normally found in the air. However, too much carbon dioxide in the air a person breathes can damage their health. Carbon dioxide is released in large quantities in fermentation processes, such as grain silos or slurry pits. A lot of gaseous carbon dioxide can also be released when handling dry ice.
Inhaling too much carbon dioxide can damage the body. The symptoms depend on how much carbon dioxide is in the air a person breathes. You may get headaches. The heart may beat too quickly or you may get shortness of breath. You may also be dizzy, become tired, confused or start shaking. At higher concentrations you can lose consciousness or stop breathing.
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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