diseases of the urinary organs. 237 



Hematuria (Bloody Urine). 



Hematuria consists of extravasation of blood from the urinary 

 organs, which is mixed with the urine, giving to the latter a blood- 

 red tinge. Small quantities of blood is very often excreted from 

 the kidneys, in consequence of congestion of the renal blood-ves- 

 seta. The affection often follows injury or sprain in the lumbar 

 region, and may occur in consequence of active disease, scattered 

 in either the kidneys or the bladder. Strong diuretics, such as 

 turpentine, juniper berries, etc., are operative in producing hsema- 

 turia. But many cases are very obscure. Blood is sometimes 

 voided with the urine without any assignable cause. I have 

 known mares, when menstruating, to pass considerable blood with 

 the urine, which ceased on the termination of menstruation. 



Treatment. — The proper method of treating this affection is to 

 apply warm-water dressings to the loins, and drench the patient 

 with one ounce of fluid extract of matico, night and morning. 

 Mucilaginous drinks are also needed, which may be composed of, 

 slippery-elm, flaxseed, or gum arabic. 



