T28: Burn and corrosion of other internal organs
T28.9: Corrosion of other and unspecified internal organs
The internal organs include the spleen or the liver, for example. The spleen is on the top left side of the abdomen. Old blood cells are broken down in the spleen. Furthermore, defense cells are stored. If the defense cells are needed, they are then released from the spleen into the blood. The liver is an important organ on the top right of the abdomen. For example, it helps with blood clotting and detoxifying the body. Nutrients from food are processed in the liver.
You have probably burned yourself with acids or bases. Bases are the opposite of acids.
The symptoms from a chemical burn depend on how badly the tissue was damaged. The affected tissue may be red and swollen. Sometimes blisters or open wounds form. The tissue may die off, as well. Severe illness is possible. If the damaged tissue scars, there may be permanent problems.
Sometimes it is no longer possible to swallow properly. You have chemically burned certain digestive organs. The body then is no longer able to properly break down food. Nutrients from food may also no longer be able to be probably absorbed. You may have stomach pain or lose weight.
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