Re: RC: Kidney problems?

[JPascu@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/21/99 5:40:13 PM Mountain Daylight Time, 
helgeson@lansford.ndak.net writes:

> Hi,
>  I really need some advice. My chestnut Arab is flinching from
>  any
>  pressure on his loin area. I am sure this is not from saddle fit
>  because it is getting worse and I have been doing a lot less
>  riding 
>  since I hurt my back. Plus there is no rubbing or raised areas
>  after
>  riding. Could this be a sign of kidney problems? He has been
>  kind of
>  sluggish lately too. Or maybe he is just bored. 
>  
>  Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>  Lynette
>  
I would suggest having a DVM check him out. The kidney's are fairly deep in 
the horse so the probability that you are palpating soreness there is low. 
But I wouldn't rule it out. The sluggishness you mention is interesting to 
me. As is the fact that therearen't rubs from the saddle and that the problem 
is bi-lateral doesn't flag riding or saddle to me. 
I would go with the DVM assure there's not some systemic problem, if there 
isn't then I would look for a subluxation.
Have you made any shoeing changes recently?

jim pascucci
Advanced Certified Rolfer
www.equisearch.com/ibt


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