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| + | ===Clincal signs=== |
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| ==Description== | | ==Description== |
| + | Spasmodic colic is the most common cause of colic, it accounts for 72% of all colic cases, and 90% of colic cases seen in first-opinion practice. The eitiology of the condition is unknown, it is characterised by intermittent mild episodes of abdominal pain which is due to increased peristaltic activity in the gastro-intestinal tract. |
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| + | ==Signalment== |
| + | Horses of any age and breed can be affcted. The condition has been associated with |
| + | * Heavy parasitic infection, especially tapeworms |
| + | * Change in diet |
| + | * Change in work |
| + | * Excitement |
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| + | ==Diagnosis== |
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| + | Cases are usually easily resolved by treating with a spasmolytic such as Buscopan, and a mild analgesic such as phenylbutazone. |
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| + | See <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]] |
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| + | '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big> |
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| + | [[Category:Medical Colic in the Horse]] |
| + | [[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]] |