Chapter XVIII
Symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake - R63

Excludes:

• bulimia NOS ( F50.2 )
• eating disorders of nonorganic origin ( F50.- )
• malnutrition ( E40-E46 )

R63.0

Anorexia

Loss of appetite

Excludes:

• anorexia nervosa ( F50.0 )
• loss of appetite of nonorganic origin ( F50.8 )

R63.1

Polydipsia

Excessive thirst

R63.2

Polyphagia

Excessive eating
Hyperalimentation NOS

R63.3

Feeding difficulties and mismanagement

Feeding problem NOS

Excludes:

• feeding problems of newborn ( P92.- )
• infant feeding disorder of nonorganic origin ( F98.2 )

R63.4

Abnormal weight loss

R63.5

Abnormal weight gain

Excludes:

• excessive weight gain in pregnancy ( O26.0 )
• obesity ( E66.- )

R63.8

Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake

Related drugs:

R63.0 - Anorexia:

• Cyproheptadine
• Levocarnitine
• Millefolii Herba
  R63.1 - Polydipsia:
  
• Hopantenic Acid

The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology