MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Internal Incarceration Associated with Colic in Horses Problems develop when a segment of small intestine passes through the mesenteric defect, and the intestine becomes incarcerated. Because the intestine distends with fluid and blood, volvulus of the affected segment frequently occurs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Colitis-X. Colitis-X is a term used to describe undiagnosed causes of an extremely rapid, fatal intestinal inflammation of horses that causes a sudden onset of profuse, watery diarrhea and development of shock. Many affected horses have a history of stress.

Detailed explanation-3: -Feed impactions, parasite infections or migrations, abnormal dental conditions, inflammation of the intestines, electrolyte (salt) abnormalities, and changes in diet, daily activities, medications, or sudden stress may play a role in functional obstructions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Twisting of the colon may be initiated by presence of impacted material or excessive intraluminal gas, or newly created space in the abdomen (such as the case post-foaling). Torsion may occur in either hypomotile or hypermotile states. Torsion may be clockwise (more common) or anticlockwise.