_The following treatment_ is recommended: Exercise is indicated in cases
that are not sufficiently advanced to cause severe lameness, or inability
to use the limb; rest and the application of woollen bandages wrung out of
a hot water solution of liquor cresolis compound are recommended; Epsom
salts in one-half pound doses may be given and repeated in two or three
days; a very light diet of soft feed should be given; liniments should
_not_ be applied until the soreness in the limb has subsided; iodide of
potassium may be given twice daily with the feed.


QUESTIONS

1. What are the functions of the blood and lymph?

2. State the changes occurring in the circulation in inflamed tissue.

3. What is palpitation? Give the causes and treatment.

4. What are the common causes of pericarditis?

5. Give the causes and treatment of acute lymphangitis.




CHAPTER X

DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM