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Also known as: '''''Gas colic
Also known as: '''''Gas colic
==Introduction==
==Description==
'''Flatulent colic''' occurs due to the overproduction and accumulation of gas in the large intestine and caecum leading to a distension of the caecum.
'''Flatulent colic''' occurs due to the overproduction and accumulation of gas in the large intestine and caecum leading to a distension of the caecum.
See '''[[Colic Diagnosis - Clinical Signs|clinical signs of colic]]'''
See '''[[Colic Diagnosis - Clinical Signs|clinical signs of colic]]'''
On [[Colic Auscultation|auscultation]] of the gastro-intestinal tract, there will be a tympanitic sounds on the right hand side. On [[Rectal Examination of the Horse|rectal examination]] the distended loops of bowel obstruct the rectum.
On [[Colic Diagnosis - Abdominal Auscultation|auscultation]] of the gastro-intestinal tract, there will be a tympanitic sounds on the right hand side. On [[Rectal Examination of the Horse|rectal examination]] the distended loops of bowel obstruct the rectum.
See '''[[Colic Diagnosis in the Horse]]'''
See '''[[Colic Diagnosis in the Horse]]'''
See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''
See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''
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==References==
==References==
* White, N.A., Edwards, G.B. (1999) '''Handbook of Equine Colic''' ''Reed Educational and Professional Publishing Ltd''
* White, N.A., Edwards, G.B. (1999) '''Handbook of Equine Colic''' ''Reed Educational and Professional Publishing Ltd''
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