VI: Diseases of the nervous system
The group "Diseases of the Nervous System" encompasses a wide spectrum of conditions that primarily affect the body's complex network for communication and control, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. These conditions can be congenital (meaning they are present from birth) or acquired later in life, and they may stem from various causes, such as genetic mutations, injury, infections, autoimmune reactions, and even environmental factors. Symptoms often vary greatly, but common signs can include muscle weakness, coordination and balance problems, numbness, seizures, and cognitive difficulties, depending on the specific region of the nervous system affected. Progression of these diseases also varies, with some progressing slowly over several years and others advancing rapidly. With their intricate, diverse set of influences and manifestations, diseases of the nervous system require comprehensive diagnosis and specialized management.
Subcodes of VI:
- G00-G09: Inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system
- G10-G14: Systemic atrophies primarily affecting the central nervous system
- G20-G26: Extrapyramidal and movement disorders
- G30-G32: Other degenerative diseases of the nervous system
- G35-G37: Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system
- G40-G47: Episodic and paroxysmal disorders
- G50-G59: Nerve, nerve root and plexus disorders
- G60-G64: Polyneuropathies and other disorders of the peripheral nervous system
- G70-G73: Diseases of myoneural junction and muscle
- G80-G83: Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes
- G90-G99: Other disorders of the nervous system
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