Difference between revisions of "Spasmodic Colic"
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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. | 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. | ||
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Revision as of 15:00, 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.