Spasmodic colic is due to muscular spasms of the intestinal tract. It is similar to simple indigestion in people. The pain may be severe, but is more commonly mild to moderate.
Typically this is not a life-threatening form of colic. It may be associated with overexcitement, resulting in the secretion of hormones that interfere with the normal function of the digestive tract. It is the mildest and most common type of colic. It generally resolves with mild medical treatment.
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