IV: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
E50-E64: Other nutritional deficiencies
Other nutritional deficiencies, classified under the E50-E64 range in the ICD-10 WHO 2016 classification, represent a group of conditions that occur when the body lacks necessary nutrients. These conditions result from a lack of various essential nutrients or an inability to absorb them. They can be caused by poor diet, problems with digestion or absorption, or certain medical conditions. Common symptoms may include fatigue, dizziness, weight loss, and changes in skin, hair, or nails. However, the specific symptoms and disease progression depend largely on the particular nutrient that is deficient. These deficiencies can affect different systems in the body, such as the immune, nervous, and digestive systems. Over time, if left untreated, these deficiencies can result in significant health problems.
Subcodes of E50-E64:
- E50: Vitamin A deficiency
- E51: Thiamine deficiency
- E52: Niacin deficiency [pellagra]
- E53: Deficiency of other B group vitamins
- E54: Ascorbic acid deficiency
- E55: Vitamin D deficiency
- E56: Other vitamin deficiencies
- E58: Dietary calcium deficiency
- E59: Dietary selenium deficiency
- E60: Dietary zinc deficiency
- E61: Deficiency of other nutrient elements
- E63: Other nutritional deficiencies
- E64: Sequelae of malnutrition and other nutritional deficiencies
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