What is gastric volvulus

Gastric volvulus means that the pylorus of the stomach turns from the right to the left and is squeezed between the liver, the end of the esophagus and the fundus of the stomach, causing the contents of the stomach to A disease that keeps pushing back.

Gastric volvulus easily occurs together with gastric dilatation

If gastric volvulus occurs, there will be a lot of gas in the stomach that cannot be discharged, which will stretch the stomach, which is called gastric spasticity. , so gastric volvulus is generally associated with gastric dilation, which is called a syndrome. If the gastric torsion is not severe and the gas in the stomach can be discharged little by little, it may not cause gastric dilation; if the torsion is severe, it will develop into a rapid and fatal acute abdomen. This type of disease is common in large dogs between 2 and 10 years old. The incidence is relatively low in small and medium-sized dogs, and it is rare in cats.

Symptoms of gastric torsion

Dogs with gastric torsion often lack energy and have poor appetite. They also moan, retching, sometimes foaming at the mouth, and lie on the ground. It feels like the disease is progressing very quickly. Gastric torsion will cause the nostrils and pylorus to be blocked, and the gas, liquid and some eaten food in the stomach cannot be spit out and cannot enter the intestines. The abdominal circumference can be rapidly expanded in a short period of time. Use When diagnosing by percussion, you will hear the sound of drums, and sometimes you will also hear the sound of splashing water. If the condition is already serious, it will cause difficulty breathing, the mucous membranes will turn pale, and it will go into shock. If not treated in time, it will die within a short period of time or within a few hours.

Causes of gastric torsion

At present, the cause of the disease is not very clear, but it is generally closely related to dog breed, age, feeding and management, environmental factors, etc. The pylorus of a dog's stomach is very active. After eating, especially after eating too much, it will cause gastric bloating, enlargement, weight gain, and may lead to gastroptosis, ligament rupture, etc. In addition, after eating, dogs indulge themselves in open spaces outdoors, jumping, rolling, jumping up and down, etc., which can also lead to this disease and is an inducement.
If the gastrointestinal function is not good, the absorption and digestion function is not good, malnutrition, vitamin deficiency, and the calcium and phosphorus ratio are not coordinated, this is one of the reasons. The dog's stomach is a single-chambered stomach with a large volume and a pear-shaped curve. The left end is enlarged and consists of the fundus of the stomach and the sprinkling portal, and the right side is the cylindrical pylorus between the stomachs. Dogs have glands in their stomach lining.

How to diagnose gastric volvulus

The diagnosis can be made according to the breed, age, breeding environment and clinical symptoms of the dog. Gastric intubation and X-ray examination can confirm the diagnosis. Generally, the right lateral and dorsal The X-ray examination image of the abdominal position is better. The pylorus of normal dogs is located on the ventral side of the stomach fundus when viewed from the right lateral side.
If the sick dog is already in a serious condition when it comes for diagnosis and treatment, it is necessary to prevent it from going into shock and carry out corresponding treatment such as rehydration, cardiac stimulation, and antibacterial treatment. If it has difficulty breathing and its mucous membranes are paleIf there is hypoxia, oxygen must be given to it, and gastric puncture must be performed at the same time to slowly discharge the gas in the stomach, reduce the pressure in the stomach, and the abdominal circumference will gradually become smaller.
After the condition stabilizes, surgical treatment should be performed as soon as possible, because the condition develops rapidly and gastric necrosis is likely to occur within a short period of time. During the operation, the stomach and spleen are inspected with traditional Chinese medicine, necrotic tissue is removed, the torsion of the stomach is restored, and the stomach is first fixed to prevent continued torsion.