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KevinFink
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Pian in the intestines caused by wind!
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By strict definition, colic is any abdominal pain. In the vast majority of cases the pain is associated with the gastrointestinal tract. There are a large number of possible causes. Most are simple gas distension of the colon (large intestine) which usually pass without problems. Other GI causes include impactions (usually in the colon), entrapments (small and large intestines), torsions, and inflammation. Most cases respond to medical treatment, but a few require surgical intervention. Non-GI causes include renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) diseases, peritonitis (inflammation of the abdominal cavity), intra-abdominal abscesses, and uterine torsions. Signs of colic include inappetance, looking/biting at flanks, pawing, kicking at belly, recumbency and reluctance to stand, rolling. If you see any of these signs your veterinarian should examine your horse to determine the best course of treatment and/or the need for referral to a tertiary care facility.
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Colic is like us getting a stomach ache or gas. As horses cannot throw up, it sometimes can be fatal.
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