Very Common
OTHER DIAGNOSES CONSIDERED
Other conditions or ailments that might also need to be ruled out by a vet.
Diagnosis
Conditions or ailments that are the cause of a problem that you see - your observation.
Your vet may diagnose
Enteritis, Acute
Summary
The equine small intestine is a massive organ, about 70 feet long. It connects the stomach with the large intestine and assists in digestion and absorption. Any disease that damages or disrupts this organ is life-threatening.
Enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine. Acute enteritis is the sudden onset of inflammation from some cause.
Bacterial infection can cause enteritis. Certain toxins (poisons) can also cause inflammation of this part of the intestine, but generalized inflammation or infection is rare and not much is known about it. This problem is less defined as a syndrome than Duodenitis-Proximal Jejunitis, but may be confused with it, as well as strangulating conditions of the small intestine. Ultimately, the full extent of enteritis may only be defined by exploratory colic surgery or examination post-mortem.
Enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine. Acute enteritis is the sudden onset of inflammation from some cause.
Bacterial infection can cause enteritis. Certain toxins (poisons) can also cause inflammation of this part of the intestine, but generalized inflammation or infection is rare and not much is known about it. This problem is less defined as a syndrome than Duodenitis-Proximal Jejunitis, but may be confused with it, as well as strangulating conditions of the small intestine. Ultimately, the full extent of enteritis may only be defined by exploratory colic surgery or examination post-mortem.
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Diagnostics Used
These are tests that might be helpful to make this diagnosis or further characterize the condition.
Treatments May Include
These treatments might be used to help resolve or improve this condition.
Very Common
Less Common
PROGNOSIS AND RELEVANT FACTORS
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I might observe
You might make these observations when a horse has this condition.
Very Common
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Abdominal Pain, Colic Signs
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Membranes of Mouth, Gums appear Red
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Heart Rate, Pulse Rapid, Greater than 48 BPM at Rest (in Adult)
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Gums have Dark Red Line above Teeth
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Recurrent Colic Episodes without a Diagnosis
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Ate Moldy Hay or Feed, Witnessed
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Ate Poisonous or Toxic Plant, Witnessed
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Grain Overload, Horse Got into Feed Room
Less Common
Skills I Might Need
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