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appears on the inside of the thigh and extends downward. The 

 lymphatic glands are enlarged. There will be strong desire for 

 water. If a case be neglected, it will result in elephantiasis. 



Treatment. — Give eight drachms of aloes. When the purga- 

 tive has acted, a diuretic should be given — potassium nitrate, a 

 half ounce; sweet spirits of nitre, one ounce. This may be re- 

 peated three times a day for three or four days. Tincture of 

 aconite, twenty drops every four hours, should be given. The 

 limb should be thoroughly fomented with warm water three 

 times a day. xVfter fomenting the limb should be dried and 

 wrapped in cloths in order to retain the heat. Belladonna plas- 

 ters are good to relieve pain. 



ELEPHANTIASIS. 



This condition is caused by repeated attacks of lymphangitis. 

 The areolar tissue becomes thickened at each attack; new blood 

 vessels and nerves are formed through the new structure, con- 

 stituting the condition known as elephantiasis. When an animal 

 once suffers from an attack of lymphangitis, he is more liable to 

 succeeding attacks. 



Treatment. — It cannot be cured, but cold water may have a 

 beneficial effect. 



