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Signs of colic may be caused by abdominal pain not associated with the gastro-intestinal tract. It is important to differentiate these from true colic to ensure that the best and appropriate treatment is given. This can be acheived by a thorough history and clinical examination. | Signs of colic may be caused by abdominal pain not associated with the gastro-intestinal tract. It is important to differentiate these from true colic to ensure that the best and appropriate treatment is given. This can be acheived by a thorough history and clinical examination. | ||
| + | [[File:Tetanus Horse.jpg|thumb|300px|right| Picture of a horse with Tetanus. Some horses may exhibit signs of pain as colic before they become recumbent(Courtesy of Potter K, SPANA)]] | ||
===Caueses of False Colic=== | ===Caueses of False Colic=== | ||
Revision as of 17:22, 23 June 2010
False colic
Signs of colic may be caused by abdominal pain not associated with the gastro-intestinal tract. It is important to differentiate these from true colic to ensure that the best and appropriate treatment is given. This can be acheived by a thorough history and clinical examination.
Caueses of False Colic
- Dystocia / Uterine torsion
- Testicular torsion
- Pleuritis / pleuropneumonia
- Laminitis
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Urinary tract obstruction / rupture
- Liver disease
- Aortoiliac thrombosis
- Splenic lesions
- Diseases affecting the central nervous system e.g. Tetanus
- Ovulation
- Granulosa Theca Cell Tumor
References
- Archer D. (2004), Decision making in the mangement of the coliky horse, In Practice in Equine Gastroenterology courtesy of the University of Liverpool