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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.  

   

   

===Clinical signs===

===Clinical signs===

Horses show mild signs of colic, with '''hypermotile''' gut sounds on auscultation of the gastro-intestinal tract.  

Horses show mild signs of colic, with '''hypermotile''' gut sounds on auscultation of the gastro-intestinal tract.  

See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>  

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]]