Difference between revisions of "Flatulent Colic"

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Also known as:

Gas colic

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.

Signalment

The condition can be associated with grazing on lush pasture.

Diagnosis

A diagnosis is strongly confirmed by a right sided abdominal distension, and auscultation/percussion of tympanitic sounds.

Treatment involves withdrawal of fluid, and intra-venous fluid therapy. The distension can be relieved by trocharisation of the caecal head, via the right sub-lumbar fossa, which is ideally performed using ultrasound guidance.

See Colic Diagnosis in Horses

Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses

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-==Introduction==
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-'''Flatulent colic''' occurs due to the overproduction and accumulation of gas in the large intestine and caecum leading to a distension of the caecum.
+|Also known as:
+| Gas colic
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+==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.
 ==Signalment==
 The condition can be associated with grazing on lush pasture.
 ==Diagnosis==
-===Clinical signs===
-* Right sided abdominal distention
+A diagnosis is strongly confirmed by a right sided abdominal distension, and [[Colic Auscultation|auscultation]]/percussion of tympanitic sounds.
-* Severe abdominal pain
-See '''[[Colic Diagnosis - Clinical Signs|clinical signs of colic]]'''
+Treatment involves withdrawal of fluid, and intra-venous fluid therapy.  The distension can be relieved by [[trocharisation]] of the caecal head, via the right sub-lumbar fossa, which is ideally performed using ultrasound guidance.
-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]]'''
-==Treatment==
-The distension can be relieved by trocharisation of the caecal head at the right sub-lumbar fossa, performed under ultrasound guidance. Starvation and intravenous fluid therapy are also beneficial.
-If the use of a trochar does not relieve the distension then the colic should be considered surgical as this condition cannot be distinguished from distension due to surgical displacements of the large colon.
-See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''
+See <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]]
-{{Learning
+'''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>
-|literature search = [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=%28title%3A%28flatulent%29+OR+title%3A%28Gas%29%29+AND+od%3A%28horses%29+AND+title%3A%28colic%29 Flatulent colic publications]
-}}
-==References==
-* Blood, D.C. and Studdert, V. P. (1999) '''Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary (2nd Edition)''' ''Elsevier Science''
-* Knottenbelt, D.C, Edwards, B., Mckane, S., and Proudman, C. '''Equine Gastroenterology''' ''University of Liverpool''
-* Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual (Eighth Edition)''' ''Merial''
-* Rose, R. J. and Hodgson, D. R. (2000) '''Manual of Equine Practice''' (Second Edition) Sauders.
-* White, N.A., Edwards, G.B. (1999) '''Handbook of Equine Colic''' ''Reed Educational and Professional Publishing Ltd''
-{{review}}
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 [[Category:Medical_Colic_in_the_Horse]]
-[[Category:Colic - Caecum Causes]][[Category:Colic - Large Colon Causes]][[Category:Colic - Small Colon Causes]]
+[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]]
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