K55-K64: Other diseases of intestines
K62: Other diseases of anus and rectum
The group of conditions defined as "Other diseases of anus and rectum" generally involve disorders that negatively affect the final part of the digestive tract. These conditions can be the result of various factors such as poor diet, constipation, and age. Often, these conditions are not infectious, meaning that they are not transmitted person to person. Common symptoms may include discomfort in the anal or rectal area, rectal pain, bleeding, or changes in bowel movement patterns. Progression of these disorders can lead to chronic pain, severe bleeding, and possibly other digestive system complications. It's important to note that many of these conditions do not discriminate by age or gender, meaning anyone can be affected. As these diseases mostly pertain to the digestive tract, they often impact individuals' daily activities and overall quality of life.
Subcodes of K62:
- K62.0: Anal polyp
- K62.1: Rectal polyp
- K62.2: Anal prolapse
- K62.3: Rectal prolapse
- K62.4: Stenosis of anus and rectum
- K62.5: Haemorrhage of anus and rectum
- K62.6: Ulcer of anus and rectum
- K62.7: Radiation proctitis
- K62.8: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
- K62.9: Disease of anus and rectum, unspecified
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