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==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

===Clinical Signs===

===Clinical Signs===

Clinical sigs are of simple small intestine obstruction. There will be additional signs of parasite infestation in cases associated with ascarid and tapeworm infection.  

Clinical signs are of simple small intestine obstruction. Typically the condition starts with mild [[Colic Diagnosis - Clinical Signs|signs of colic]] which then progress as the condition becomes established. There will be additional signs of parasite infestation, weight loss, diarrhoea and ill trift, in cases associated with ascarid and tapeworm infection.  

The severity and speed of onset of clinical signs is determined by the level of the obstruction. Proximal obstructions will progress more rapidly than distal ones.

The severity and speed of onset of clinical signs is determined by the level of the obstruction. Proximal obstructions will progress more rapidly than distal ones.

Clinical signs and rectal examiniation will diagnose the problem to the small intetsine but it may not be possible to make a definitive diagnosis until the horse is taken to surgery.  

Clinical signs and rectal examiniation will diagnose the problem to the small intetsine but it may not be possible to make a definitive diagnosis until the horse is taken to surgery.  

See '''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]]'''

See '''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]]'''

===Ultrasound===

===Ultrasound===

Abdominal ultrasound reveals distended loops of small intestine which are frequently amotile.  

Abdominal ultrasound reveals distended loops of small intestine which are frequently amotile.

==Treatment==

==Treatment==