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==Small Colon Causes of Colic==

Abnormalities involving the descending (small) colon are infrequent, accounting for <5% of conditions characterized by colic in one study. The more common causes include:(Merck)

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*'''[[Small Colon Impaction - Horse|Small colon impaction]]'''

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*'''[[Meconium Impaction - Horse|Meconium retention]]'''

Abnormalities involving the descending (small) colon are infrequent, accounting for <5% of conditions characterized by colic in one study. The more common causes include:

*'''Small colon impaction'''

*'''Meconium retention'''

*'''Foreign body obstruction'''

*'''Foreign body obstruction'''

*'''Pelvic masses''': a persistent mild colic may be found when intra-pelvic masses impinge upon the gastro-intestinal tract.  Most commonly these are haematomas.  Peri-anal lesions, such as [[melanomas]] may also produce these signs.

*'''Pelvic masses''': a persistent mild colic may be found when intra-pelvic masses impinge upon the gastro-intestinal tract.  Most commonly these are haematomas.  Peri-anal lesions, such as melanomas may also produce these signs.

*'''Neurological deficits''': a complete or partial paralysis of the small colon and rectum may occur with [[polyneuritis equi]], resulting in a lack of faecal expulsion, and consequent obstruction.  A diagnosis is made via a neurological examination.  Treatment is palliative only, although the condition can be managed for many years by manual emptying of the rectum.

*'''Neurological deficits''': a complete or partial paralysis of the small colon and rectum may occur with polyneuritis equi, resulting in a lack of faecal expulsion, and consequent obstruction.  A diagnosis is made via a neurological examination.  Treatment is palliative only, although the condition can be managed for many years by manual emptying of the rectum.

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