168 PRACTICE OF EQUINE MEDICINE. 



Give the symptoms. 



Symptoms of choking axe present; after eating and drinking, 

 a large swelling, due to the food and water, may be shown externally. 

 The food and drink are often regurgitated through the nose. 



What is the treatment ? 



No treatment, except where the wound is slight, in which 

 case treat it as you would any wound; cleanliness, astringent and 

 antiseptic solutions. If sutures are employed be sure to include 

 the mucous membrane. 



PAEALYSIS OF THE (ESOPHAGUS. 



What is the synonym ? 



Paralytic dysphagia. 



Define this affection. 



This is a loss of power of the muscular structure of the oesoph- 

 agus, characterized by an inability to contract. 



SPASM OF THE (ESOPHAGUS. 



Name the synonyms. 



(Esophagism; dysphagia spastica. 



Give the causes. 



Often due to some foreign body or nerve irritation. 



What are the symptoms ? 



Arching of the neck, retching, and attempts at vomiting; pro- 

 fuse salivation is present in some cases. 



Outline the treatment. 



Antispasmodics, as belladonna, opium, etc., may be given, to- 

 gether with flaxseed-tea or oils. 



OESOPHAGITIS. 



Give the definition. 



This is an inflammation of the mucous membrane, etc., of the 

 oesophagus. 



