P75-P78: Digestive system disorders of fetus and newborn

P78: Other perinatal digestive system disorders

The group of conditions known as "Other perinatal digestive system disorders" generally refers to problems within the newborn's digestive tract that occur around the time of birth. These disorders can affect different parts of the baby's digestive system including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and associated organs like the liver and pancreas. Common symptoms may range from difficulties in feeding, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distension to jaundice. Causes of these disorders can be diverse, encompassing developmental issues in the womb, influence of maternal health and lifestyle, birth injuries, premature birth, or infections obtained during or after delivery. The progression and prognosis of these conditions depend largely on their severity and the specific type of disorder, with some requiring critical medical intervention and others resolving over time with appropriate management.