232 PRACTICE OF EQUINE MEDICINE. 



How is it diagnosed ? 



If the extremity be placed in any position it remains in that 

 position. 



This is a rare affection, but the Germans claim it has existed. 



What can be done for these cases ? 



There is no treatment that can be recommended; electricity, 

 massage, etc., may be tried. 



EPILEPSY. 



Give the synonyms. 



Epilepsia; fits. 



What is epilepsy? 



This is a functional nervous disease, characterized by attacks 

 of unconsciousness, with or without convulsions. 



This affection is commonly seen among dogs, it being rarely 

 seen among the equine race. It is said to exist in stallions, but 

 only a few cases are recorded. 



What are the indications for treatment ? 



Cold to the head, bromides, chloral, alcohol, Hoffmann's 

 anodyne, digitalis, turpentine, ergot, tonics, etc. 



Laxatives or purgatives may be necessary and beneficial. 



CEEEBEAL HYPEE^IMIA. 



What are the synonyms? 



Cerebral congestion; congestion of the brain. 



Define this condition. 



It is an increased amount of blood in the vessels of the brain. 



What are the forms of cerebral congestion ? 



There are two forms, viz., the active form and the passive form. 



Define active cerebral hyperemia. 



This is where there is an increased amount of blood sent to 

 the brain. 



What is passive cerebral congestion? 



There is an increased amount of blood in the vessels of the 

 brain due to some obstruction of its passage from that organ. 



