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Once the stomach ruptures, the signs of pain may disappear, but the horse develops signs related to acidosis, toxaemia and peracute peritonitis, causing severe depression, sweating and anxiety. <br><br> | Once the stomach ruptures, the signs of pain may disappear, but the horse develops signs related to acidosis, toxaemia and peracute peritonitis, causing severe depression, sweating and anxiety. <br><br> | ||
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This stomach lesion in the image was found in a four-year-old horse which was killed because of an orthopaedic problem. It shows a classic rupture of the stomach wall along the greater curvature. The haemorrhage along the rupture line can help to distinguish this ante-mortem rupture from the equally common post-mortem rupture. This seromuscular rupture had occurred without an associated rupture of the mucosa.
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How can gastric rupture occur? | Gastric rupture can occur as a result of overeating, especially readily fermentable foodstuffs such as grain, grass and foodpulp.
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What are the clinical signs associated with a complete rupture of the stomach wall? | Signs of gastric rupture are usually preceded by severe pain, increased heart rate, distended abdomen and sometimes retching. Cyanosis may be present. |
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