P70-P74: Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to fetus and newborn
P71: Transitory neonatal disorders of calcium and magnesium metabolism
The condition group of transitory neonatal disorders of calcium and magnesium metabolism encompasses a variety of infant health issues that occur shortly after birth, primarily involving the way newborn bodies process important minerals like calcium and magnesium. Calcium and magnesium are vital for numerous body functions, including nerve and muscle functions and bone health. In these disorders, the levels of these minerals might be too high or too low, which may cause various symptoms such as muscle spasms, weakness, or even seizures in severe cases. These conditions could be due to several reasons including prematurity, maternal health conditions during pregnancy, or a baby's inability to adequately absorb or excrete these minerals. Progression of these disorders is generally temporary and resolves as the baby matures, but the specific progression can vary based on the individual condition and the overall health of the baby.
Subcodes of P71:
- P71.0: Cow milk hypocalcaemia in newborn
- P71.1: Other neonatal hypocalcaemia
- P71.2: Neonatal hypomagnesaemia
- P71.3: Neonatal tetany without calcium or magnesium deficiency
- P71.4: Transitory neonatal hypoparathyroidism
- P71.8: Other transitory neonatal disorders of calcium and magnesium metabolism
- P71.9: Transitory neonatal disorder of calcium and magnesium metabolism, unspecified
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