D55: Anaemia due to enzyme disorders
Anaemia due to enzyme disorders refers to a group of conditions in which the body experiences a reduced amount of red blood cells or lowered level of hemoglobin, an essential component of red blood cells. These conditions occur due to the impaired functioning of certain enzymes in the body that are critical for the creation and maintenance of red blood cells. Symptoms often include fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and pale skin. The irregularities in enzyme function may be linked to genetic factors, making these conditions potentially inheritable. Over time, these conditions can lead to severe health problems including heart disorders, as the heart needs to work harder to make up for the lack of oxygen in the blood. These enzyme disorders affect the body's hematologic system, which consists of the blood and its related parts, like bone marrow, spleen, and the lymphatic system. The progression and severity of the illness vary depending on the specific enzyme disorder.
Subcodes of D55:
- D55.0: Anaemia due to glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency
- D55.1: Anaemia due to other disorders of glutathione metabolism
- D55.2: Anaemia due to disorders of glycolytic enzymes
- D55.3: Anaemia due to disorders of nucleotide metabolism
- D55.8: Other anaemias due to enzyme disorders
- D55.9: Anaemia due to enzyme disorder, unspecified
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