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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.
'''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.
==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:
===Clinical signs===
===Clinical signs===
Horses show mild signs of colic, with '''hypermotile''' gut sounds on auscultation of the gastro-intestinal tract.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
See'''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>
Cases are usually easily resolved by treating with a '''spasmolytic''' such as Buscopan, and a mild '''analgesic''' such as phenylbutazone.
See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>
[[Category:Medical Colic in the Horse]]
[[Category:Medical Colic in the Horse]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]]
[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]]