ICD-Code I86.3: Vulval varices
You have varicose veins on the outside part of your female genital area (vulva).
The veins carry blood from the vagina towards the heart. Veins may also widen if the blood cannot drain normally and pools in the veins. Widened veins are also known as varicose veins.
The veins have small venous valves. The venous valves prevent the blood from flowing in the wrong direction. In some people, these valves are not strong enough, or they do not develop properly. This condition is congenital, which means you were born with it. If the venous valves do not work properly, the blood can accumulate in the veins. Weakened vascular walls are another possible cause of varicose veins. Veins may become widened due to increased pressure or, for example, due to prolonged standing. Varicose veins may also develop on the external part of the female genital area (vulva). The pressure in the veins then increases and blood may back up in the vulva.
Widened veins on the vulva may cause a feeling of pressure or pain. The pain may be more intense during monthly periods.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).