counterirritation

"counterirritation," distraction from musculoskeletal pain through soothing warmth caused by dilation of blood vessels in the skin.

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It is sometimes advisable to repeat the counterirritation if the results of the first firing are unsatisfactory.

Common Diseases of Farm Animals R. A. Craig

Such counterirritation makes possible the absorption of the inflammatory exudates by changing the chronic inflammation to the acute form.

Common Diseases of Farm Animals R. A. Craig

In. case the lameness persists, more severe counterirritation is indicated.

Common Diseases of Farm Animals R. A. Craig

The treatment recommended is counterirritation and rest.

Common Diseases of Farm Animals R. A. Craig

Rest and counterirritation relieve the lameness for a short time.

Common Diseases of Farm Animals R. A. Craig

Following this when conditions improve, as in the handling of all similar cases, counterirritation is indicated.

Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 John Victor Lacroix

The agents used in the treatment of superficial and localized inflammation are _heat, cold, massage_ and _counterirritation_.

Common Diseases of Farm Animals R. A. Craig

Cadiot and Almy recommend vaginal douches of cold water and counterirritation of the region of the inner thigh in these cases.

Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 John Victor Lacroix

Resting the animal, keeping the foot that has the ring-bone on it in proper balance and counterirritation by means of blisters and cautery (searing) are important lines of treatment.

Common Diseases of Farm Animals R. A. Craig