tympany

The problem, of course, is called ruminal 'tympany' or, simply, bloat.

Accordingly, when percussing a patient's abdomen in the presence of ascites, areas of dullness and 'tympany' should shift depending on whether the patient is lying supine or on his or her side.

This pathological condition is called guttural pouch 'tympany' , and surgical treatment is necessary for affected foals to recover from this disease.

Guttural pouch 'tympany' is observed in horses ranging from birth to 1 yr of age and is more common in fillies than in colts.