Balloon syndrome
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balloon-syndrome-192-2445909
title:
Balloon syndrome
text:
Balloon syndrome is a rare condition in hedgehogs in which gas is trapped under the skin as a result of injury or infection, causing the animal to inflate. It is akin to surgical emphysema seen in humans, although somewhat more profound in hedgehogs due to their tissue structure. It is thought to be caused by a sudden blow to the hedgehog, such as a kick from a horse or human. Balloon syndrome is a life threatening condition, and without medical intervention the hedgehog will die of suffocation.
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description:
Rare condition in hedgehogs
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balloon_syndrome
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2024-04-19T10:54:48Z
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