K93: Disorders of other digestive organs in diseases classified elsewhere
K93.0: Tuberculous disorders of intestines, peritoneum and mesenteric glands
Tuberculosis is also abbreviated to TB. Tuberculosis is caused by certain bacteria. The bacteria are transmitted through coughing and sneezing, for example. The bacteria can remain undetected in the body for a very long time. But they can also cause severe inflammations. The bacteria trigger symptoms when the body’s defense system is weakened. For example, tuberculosis may cause fever, coughing and a feeling of weakness. It is also possible to lose weight and feel very tired.
In your case, the tuberculosis has damaged the intestines, membrane around your abdominal organs or lymph nodes in the abdomen.
The abdominal organs are located in the abdominal cavity. The inside of the abdominal cavity is covered by a thin membrane. This thin membrane also surrounds all the organs in the abdomen. The organs can move against each other thanks to this thin membrane. The lymph nodes are small bean-shaped objects. They are found throughout the body. Lymph nodes filter the tissue fluid. They are part of the defense system.
Tuberculosis in the abdomen can cause various symptoms. Sometimes you will also have abdominal pain and diarrhea, for example.
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