DISEASES OF THE MOUTH, ETC. 153 



LAMPAS 



Is congestion, fever and swelling of the gums and bars 

 of the mouth. It is peculiar to the young, but occurs 

 sometimes in the aged also. The eruption of the teeth, 

 especially the tushes, is probably the chief cause in the 

 case of the young, and their continuous growth through- 

 out life the chief cause in that of the old. Direct irri- 

 tation, bits, the action of certain foods, and gastric dis- 

 order are also causes. 



The remedy is lancing the gums and bars. Let the 

 blood out. Burning is not only useless but barbarous. 

 Soft or green food and astringent wash if necessary. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE MOUTH (STOMA- 

 TITIS), 



Is simple or catarrhal, vesicular, pustular, and ulcera- 

 tive. It is peculiar to the young, and is attributed to 

 defective sanitary conditions, improper diet, and the effect 

 of wasting diseases. 



A contagious pustular form of the disease occurred in 

 Berlin, Prussia, in 1876. 



Remedy. — Careful feeding, laxatives, salines for gastric 

 disorder. In sucking foals and calves, besides local treat- 

 ment, see that the mother's milk is healthy and that she 

 is properly fed. Potassium chlorate or borax and glycer- 

 ine solution. Dress ulcers with glycerite of tanniu, or 

 paint with silver nitrate, 10 grains to ounce of water. 



For doses, see pages 13 to 29. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE TONGUE (GLOS- 

 SITIS), 



Is rare. 



Remedy. — Irrigate with mild astringent solutions. Ap- 

 ply bismuth, oxymel, molasses, or vinegar. Soft, nutritive 

 food. Scarify if the swelling is extensive. If laxatives 



