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Re: [RC] Stomach Edema - rdcarrie One thing that comes to mind is a hernia (don't panic, it's not necessarily a huge crisis). What does it feel like? Does it seem painful when you palpate (feel) it? If not, feel/probe gently and see if it's solid, soft, etc., and whether you can feel "edges" inside under the skin. Or is it just some kinda diffuse puffiness? I'd get your vet to take a peek at it. If it is a hernia, there are different degrees/severities. Some need surgery, some just need watching.
Dawn in East Texas -----Original Message----- From: Ridecamp Guest <guest-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 23:13:19 GMT Subject: [RC] Stomach Edema Please Reply to: Skyla temposmom@xxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== My 24 year old gelding has now decided to get my attention with an edema that runs along the left side of his stomach. It does not seem to go as far as the armpit, and is about 4 inchs off midline, only on the left and about small child wrist size, and several inches long. His heart sounds good, and he is happy, eating and drinking, moving fine. Gums and eyes look good. Any guess as to what this could be? Thanks, Skyla =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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