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==Description==

==Small Colon Causes of Colic==

Abnormalities involving the descending (small) colon are infrequent, accounting for <5% of conditions characterized by colic in one study. The more common causes include:(Merck)

Abnormalities involving the descending (small) colon are infrequent, accounting for <5% of conditions characterized by colic in one study. The more common causes include:(Merck)

 

*'''[[Small Colon Impaction - Horse|Small colon impaction]]'''

*[[Small Colon Impaction - Horse|Small colon impaction]]

*'''[[Meconium Impaction - Horse|Meconium retention]]'''

*[[Meconium Impaction - Horse|Meconium retention]]

*'''Foreign body obstruction'''

*Foreign body obstruction

*'''Pelvic masses''': a persistent mild colic may be found when intra-pelvic masses impinge upon the gastro-intestinal tract.  Most commonly these are haematomas.  Peri-anal lesions, such as [[melanomas]] may also produce these signs.

*Pelvic masses: a persistent mild colic may be found when intra-pelvic masses impinge upon the gastro-intestinal tract.  Most commonly these are haematomas.  Peri-anal lesions, such as [[melanomas]] may also produce these signs.

*'''Neurological deficits''': a complete or partial paralysis of the small colon and rectum may occur with [[polyneuritis equi]], resulting in a lack of faecal expulsion, and consequent obstruction.  A diagnosis is made via a neurological examination.  Treatment is palliative only, although the condition can be managed for many years by manual emptying of the rectum.

*Neurological deficits: a complete or partial paralysis of the small colon and rectum may occur with [[polyneuritis equi]], resulting in a lack of faecal expulsion, and consequent obstruction.  A diagnosis is made via a neurological examination.  Treatment is palliative only, although the condition can be managed for many years by manual emptying of the rectum.

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