Difference between revisions of "Spasmodic Colic"
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==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. | 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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| + | ==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 | ||
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| + | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Cases are usually easily resolved by treating with a spasmolytic such as Buscopan, and a mild analgesic such as phenylbutazone. | Cases are usually easily resolved by treating with a spasmolytic such as Buscopan, and a mild analgesic such as phenylbutazone. | ||
Revision as of 14:50, 3 August 2010
Clincal signs
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.
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.