THE ARMY HORSE. '^' 



of nutritious olenienls in the blood. It nmy also result from an 



infected ^vound. ^ -nn , i 



S,/mptoms.-Thi.^ iirst symptom noticed will be lumeness u. 

 one'le<.- and s^velling on the inside of the thigh. The swelling 

 craduallv surrounds the whole limb, continuing downward 

 until it reaches the foot. The limb is excessively tender to the 

 touch and is held up. The breathing is increased, pulse hard 

 and quick (SO to 100), and the temperature may reach 10G°. 

 The bowels early become constipated and the urine scanty and 

 hio-h colored. Occasionally the lymphatic glands in the groin 

 ^lero-o suppuration, blood poisoning may supervene and 



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prove fatal. , ^- i 



Treafmenf.—Foment-Ations with warm water, to l)e continued 

 for one hour and repeated, several times daily. Give a physic 

 composed of G to 8 drams of aloes, 1 dram ginger, and water to 

 nnke a ball. Give at once. After the physic has operated give 

 i-ounce doses of nitrate of potash twice daily. After the pain 

 diminishes, moderate exercise and hand rubbing will be ot 

 benefit If the ohuids suppurate, open, and wash them out with 

 an antiseptic. ^The irrigations must be continued until the 



gland is well. , i n , i 



^ If caused by a wound, similar treatment should be pursued, 

 too-ether with thoroueh disinfection of the wound. If, after 

 oii^ week, the swelling still remains, give potassium iodide, 2 

 drams, twice daily until it is reduced. 



