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==Signalment==
==Signalment==
Horses of any age and breed can be affcted. The condition has been associated with
Horses of any age and breed can be affcted. The condition has been associated with:
* Heavy parasitic infection, especially tapeworms
* Heavy parasitic infection, especially tapeworms
* Change in diet
* Change in diet
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis can be made on a combination of clinical signs and response to treatment. The clinical signs are of mild colic, with hypermotile gut sounds on auscultation of the gastro-intestinal tract. The response to treatment is rapid and complete, or the discomfort may resolve spontaneously.
Cases are usually easily resolved by treating with a spasmolytic such as Buscopan, and a mild analgesic such as phenylbutazone.
Cases are usually easily resolved by treating with a spasmolytic such as Buscopan, and a mild analgesic such as phenylbutazone.