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Enterolith

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En´ter`o`lith
n.1.(Med.) An intestinal concretion.
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Noun1.enterolith - a calculus occurring in the intestines
calculus, concretion - a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body; "renal calculi can be very painful"
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Pseudo-obstruction, blind loop syndrome, jejunal dyskinesia, chronic diverticulitis complicated by the formation of enterolith, and vitamin B-12 malabsorption secondary to chronic stasis and bacterial overgrowth within the jejunal diverticula have also been reported.
Jejunal diverticulitis by Woods, Alyn Q.; Ly, Justin Q.; Binstock, Aaron; Beall, Douglas P. / Applied Radiology
Enterolith formation is a serious problem that causes colic in horses Left untreated, these mineral stones will continue to grow in the intestional tract, causing colic and intestinal obstruction, a potentially fatal condition Enterolith formation is a serious problem that causes colic in horses.
Horse Colic and Enteroliths by RON PETRACEK / Pets and Animals community
In horses prone to developing enteroliths (stones) in their intestines, a cup of Apple Cider Vinegar mixed in the food once to twice a day can help to reduce the pH level in the gut, and inhibit stone formation.
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