Difference between revisions of "Caecal Impaction - Horse"
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==Signalment== | ==Signalment== | ||
| − | + | Hospitalised horses are at greater risk, especially those with musculoskeletl conditions, often due to the reduction in activity and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. | |
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
===Clinical signs=== | ===Clinical signs=== | ||
| + | * Mild to moderate intermmitant colic signs | ||
| + | * Marginal increase in heart rate | ||
| + | * Reduced gut sounds | ||
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| + | Diagnosis can be made on rectal examintion, | ||
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| + | In most cases the impaction is not sufficiently severe or prolonged to cause cardiovascular compromise or changes in peritoneal fluid, but if the case is chronic or progresses to rupture then the condition is serious and the horse should be closely monitored for worsening clinical signs. | ||
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See <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]] | See <big>'''[[:Category:Colic Diagnosis in the Horse|Colic Diagnosis in Horses]] | ||
Revision as of 14:13, 10 August 2010
Description
Signalment
Hospitalised horses are at greater risk, especially those with musculoskeletl conditions, often due to the reduction in activity and treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Diagnosis
Clinical signs
- Mild to moderate intermmitant colic signs
- Marginal increase in heart rate
- Reduced gut sounds
Diagnosis can be made on rectal examintion,
In most cases the impaction is not sufficiently severe or prolonged to cause cardiovascular compromise or changes in peritoneal fluid, but if the case is chronic or progresses to rupture then the condition is serious and the horse should be closely monitored for worsening clinical signs.
Treatment
Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses