Difference between revisions of "Spasmodic Colic"

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===Clincal signs===
 
 
 
==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.  
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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 thegastro-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 <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]]
 
 
 
'''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>
 
 
 
 
[[Category:Medical Colic in the Horse]]
 
[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]]
 

Revision as of 14:59, 3 August 2010

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 thegastro-intestinal tract.