XXIV. 



DISEASES OF THE MALE ORGANS OF GENERATION. 



ORCHITIS 



Is an inflammation of tlie testicle. It is a very serious condition, 

 but not frequently met with. It is generally caused by direct 

 injury, as blows, kicks while covering mares. 



Symptoms. — There will be great pain manifested, the pulse 

 being full and bounding. The parts are greatly swollen. The 

 animal may lie down and attempt to roll. He expresses his pain 

 by frequent groans, and experiences great difficulty in walking. 



Treatment. — Bathe the testicle with warm water for an hour 

 at a time, using a soft sponge. Give eight drachms of aloes. 

 The testicle must be supported by means of a suspensory bandage 

 padded with cotton. This should be kept moist by warm water. 

 The tincture of opium or belladonna should be applied locally to 

 allay pain. If an exudate remains after the inflammation sub- 

 sides, it may be absorbed by administering two drachm doses of 

 the iodide of potash. It may be necessary in some cases to apply 

 a stimulant or blister. 



HYDROCELE, 



Or dropsy of the scrotum, is rarely met with. It may result 

 from orchitis. 



Treatment. — Apply iodine and lard — two drachms of iodine 

 to two ounces of lard. If there is much serum it should be drawn' 

 off with a small trocar and canua. Iodide of potash should be 

 given internally, in two-drachm doses, three times a day. 



PHYMOSIS, 



A morbid condition of the sheath, which, from contraction of 

 the orifice, prevents the exit of the penis. This is seen more 



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