66 PRACTICE OF EQUINE MEDICINE. 



How is the diagnosis made ? 



By the history and symptoms; also by the examination per 

 rectum, which reveals enlarged lymphatics in the abdominal cav- 

 ity near the kidneys; also by the examination of the blood under 

 the microscope. 



What is the prognosis ? 



It is very rarely diagnosed before death, and the prognosis is 

 very unfavorable. 



What treatment may be employed ? 



The various drugs used seem to be of no avail, as the animals 

 become weaker and weaker, and finally succumb. 



The treatment is symptomatic; iron may be given; also ar- 

 senic, quinine, ergot, cod-liver oil, oil of eucalyptus, iodide of po- 

 tassium. Inhalations of oxygen have been recommended. 



Good food, as well as good hygienic conditions, are of the 

 utmost importance. 



HYPEEINOSIS. 



Name the synonym. 



Hyperplasma. 



What is hyperinosis ? 



It is a condition where there is an increase of the fibrin in the 

 blood. 



What is the pathology ? 



It is a condition present in all inflammatory processes, and in 

 some debilitating diseases. 



Normally, the average amount of fibrin in the blood is two to 

 four parts per thousand, while in this condition about fifteen parts 

 are present. In inflammations of various organs, the fibrin elements 

 are apt to form heart-clots. 



What can be used in these cases ? 



Heart-clots can be prevented usually by the use of diffusible 

 stimulants, such as ammonium muriate and carbonate, potassium 

 carbonate, sulphate or nitrate, or sodium sulphate or carbonate. 



Good food to help build up the system. Iron and mineral acids 

 may be used. 



