The Complications of Colic in Horses

Colic is one of the worst conditions for horse owners. However, the term "colic" refers only to abdominal pain, it does not determine the cause of the disease. Gastrointestinal (GI) is usually the cause of abdominal pain, but other abnormalities may also show symptoms of abdominal pain on horses. Some gastrointestinal causes of abdominal pain include partial gut migration of the digestive tract, occlusion and inflammation due to feed or foreign matter [17]. The most common cause of pain associated with abdominal pain is convulsions caused by the contraction of the intestinal wall, and convulsions caused by fluid accumulation, or intestinal dilation.

In veterinary terms, "colic" simply means abdominal pain. Such broad terms mean that the diagnosis of colic refers to various fundamental conditions, some of which are more serious than others. Horses have a unique and complex digestive system that is loosely suspended in the abdominal cavity and is surrounded by other body organs. This unfortunate design makes Ma susceptible to various types of colic. Studies have shown that 4-10% of horses are diagnosed with colic every year. However, some types of colic are more serious than others

Colic is the main medical cause of horse death. Technically, colic is a pain in the abdomen of a horse, but the onset of colic usually reflects the state of the colon. Colic may involve simple obstruction, accumulation of colon / gas, or gastrointestinal transformation, but most colic attacks are idiopathic, or "unknown". In other words, in most cases, I do not know exactly what is causing horse cramps. Horses' natural diet consists of grass, leaves and bark, but because of the performance required of today's horses, they usually eat sweets rich in processed grains and carbohydrates. This leads to intestinal acid poisoning, leading to lower pH in the colon and cecum. This means a high level of acidity, which can alter Hindus' s subtle microbial balance and hurt the lining of the colonic mucosa.

The effect on the small colon represents a small amount of colon in a horse, usually caused by obstruction from feces, intestinal sheath and meconium. Horses usually show standard colic symptoms (footprints, side observations, lying down), 82% of horses, diarrhea (31%), anorexia (30%), stress (12%) and depression (11%) Rectal examination shows a tiny colon 's solid ring or actually accessible rectal obstruction. The effect of miniature horses is probably the most common because they never chew feed and never chew in autumn and winter. Medical management includes the active use of liquids, laxatives and lubricants, enemas, and analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs. However, these impulses usually require surgery and the surgeon will empty the colon by enteral dissection or lubrication oil and massage. Surgical intervention usually leads to longer recovery time at the hospital