Two different things, frequently seen together. A simplified explanation: Bloat occurs with or without torsion. It is a filling up of the stomach with gas. Torsion is the twisting/turning of any organ. Stomach bloating with ensuing torsion is called gastric dilatation with volvulus. Gastric Torsion is the stomach twisting; Splenic Torsion is the Spleen twisting. It is much easier to handle Bloat, as surgery is not necessary. Just my experience. Paula, 105 days and counting Home of Best in Show, Best in Specialty Show, Multi-Group Winning, GSDCA Dual Title Award Recipient, AKC JAM/AOE, International and American Champion, Grand Champion* Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, & Thyroid), DNA tested clear of the long-coat factor. #1 Male German Shepherd Dog in the Country, #5 German Shepherd Dog in the Country, as of 5/31/10 (Canine Chronicles) First male German Shepherd Dog Grand Champion.* *Subject to AKC confirmation ---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Alycia Partei" <frontiergsd@xxxxxxx> Subject: definitions Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:37:26 -0700 I have always thought that torsion would be best describing torsion of the spleen or stomach. Bloat would not necessarily need torsion of the stomach. So I used these words specifically torsion for spleen and bloat for stomach? Thoughts please... Alycia ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 2000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4c298616dca0fa1570st05duc ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================