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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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===Clinical signs===
 
===Clinical signs===
   
Horses show mild signs of colic, with '''hypermotile''' gut sounds on auscultation of the gastro-intestinal tract.  
 
Horses show mild signs of colic, with '''hypermotile''' gut sounds on auscultation of the gastro-intestinal tract.  
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See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>  
 
See '''[[Colic, Medical Treatment|Medical Treatment of Colic in Horses]]'''</big>  
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[[Category:Medical Colic in the Horse]]
 
[[Category:Medical Colic in the Horse]]
 
[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]]
 
[[Category:To_Do_-_lizzyk]]
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