Some men and women are prone to develop stretch marks on the abdomen, buttocks and thighs. New stretch marks are bright red, blue, black or purple. Older stretch marks fade. Stretch marks (striae) are indented streaks that often appear on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks and thighs. Over time they become less noticeable. Stretch marks are particularly common in pregnant women, especially during the last trimester. Treatment can make stretch marks fade, but it won't completely remove them. Stretch marks aren't painful or harmful, but some people feel distressed about the way they make their skin look.
In the case of emergency department visits, the Principal/Primary Diagnosis Code is that diagnosis established to be chiefly responsible for occasioning the visit to the Emergency Department.
Since the Principal/Primary Diagnosis represents the reason for the patient's stay, it may not necessarily be the diagnosis which represents the greatest length of stay, the greatest consumption of hospital resources, or the most life-threatening condition.