Chapter: III Diseases of the blood and blood forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

ICD-10 Codes range: D50-D89

Number of Diseases: 94

This section in the ICD-10 classification encompasses conditions affecting blood and the body's immune system. This includes diseases like anemia (low red blood cells), leukemia (cancer of blood cells), hemophilia (a disorder affecting blood clotting), as well as immune-related disorders like lupus and certain types of arthritis. Symptoms and treatments vary greatly, depending on the specific disease. They can range from dietary supplements for minor anemia to chemotherapy for leukemia, or immune-suppressing drugs for autoimmune disorders. Understanding this category is fundamental to diagnosing, treating, and studying the prevalence of these blood and immune-related diseases. Read more in the help section

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