180 PRACTICE OF EQUINE KEDICINE. 



Give the symptoms. 



Symptoms of choking are 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. 



PAKALYSIS 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. 



CEsophagism; 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. 



