Difference between revisions of "Spasmodic Colic"

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==Signalment==
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===Clincal signs===
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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.  
  
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==Signalment==
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Horses of any age and breed can be affcted. The condition has been associated with
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* Heavy parasitic infection, especially tapeworms
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* Change in diet
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* Change in work
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* Excitement
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==Diagnosis==
  
 
Cases are usually easily resolved by treating with a spasmolytic such as Buscopan, and a mild analgesic such as phenylbutazone.  
 
Cases are usually easily resolved by treating with a spasmolytic such as Buscopan, and a mild analgesic such as phenylbutazone.  

Revision as of 14:50, 3 August 2010

Clincal signs

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.


Signalment

Horses of any age and breed can be affcted. The condition has been associated with

  • Heavy parasitic infection, especially tapeworms
  • Change in diet
  • Change in work
  • Excitement

Diagnosis

Cases are usually easily resolved by treating with a spasmolytic such as Buscopan, and a mild analgesic such as phenylbutazone.


See Colic Diagnosis in Horses

Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses