Abnormal membrane opening in cats-cat care

Abnormal membrane opening in cats

Diaphragmatic hernias occur when an abdominal organ (such as stomach, liver, intestines, etc.) in an abnormal opening in the cat diaphragm, which separates the sheet of muscle moves the stomach into the chest area. 

This can occur (congenital) due to an acquired injury by a powerful shock such as a car accident or a defect at birth.

The condition or disease in this medical article described can dogs and cats influence. 

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Signs of a diaphragmatic hernia include irregular heartbeat, working breathing (especially after a powerful blow) and symptoms of shock. 

The abdomen may move fast (turf) or feel empty. 

Reactions can occur such as vomiting, diarrhea and flatulence because of damage to the bowel or stomach.

In congenital cases, the symptoms may not be immediately visible. 

Progressive symptoms are muffled heart sounds or heart murmurs, abdominal defects and problems with breathing.

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 Characters can occur suddenly with damage to the intestine, spleen or liver.

In most cases, diaphragmatic hernia caused by trauma such as from a car or another powerful blow hit. 

Therefore diaphragmatic hernias occur most frequently with roaming cats for out there.

 The pressure of such an effect causes that allows an inner organs via the RIP sticking out a crack in the diaphragm.

The reason for congenital diaphragmatic hernia hernia is unknown, although certain breeds are more likely to develop this anomaly. 

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Some breeds may be receptive, Himalayan cats show in particular higher numbers of congenital diaphragmatic hernia hernia. 

Other birth defects may in cats with a diaphragmatic hernia is born, and problems including rib fractures, organ failure and impaired lung expansion can further cause the condition.

The most useful diagnostic test is through the use of x-rays (X-ray), to uncover internal anomalies.

 If this is not sufficient, other imaging methods can be used such as ultrasound.

Other symptoms, at first seemingly caused by a diaphragmatic hernia is a collection of excess fluid in the space around the lungs or abnormally rapid breathing due to other causes.