What are different ailments of the sense organs?

Answer 1

DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.

I. DISEASE OF THE MOUTH.

ACUTE STOMATITIS.

Definition.-An acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the

mouth, occurring most frequently in children, though no age is exempt.

Etiology.-The causes that give rise to stomatitis are generally local,

though it may rise from gastric or intestinal derangements, chemical

and mechanical irritants being the most common, such as sharp edges of

broken or carious teeth; very hot drinks, such as tea and coffee; highly

spiced food; tobacco, both chewing and smoking; irritating dust inhaled

at certain work, such as lime, coal, marble, and workers in various

minerals; the corrosive acids or alkalies; and sometimes from the

decomposition of food lodged between the teeth, and fetid cavities. It

may also be caused by dentition, or follow the eruptive fevers.

Symptoms.-The inflammation is attended by the following symptoms:

heat, pain, redness, and swelling. At first the mouth is dry and hot, with

a burning, smarting sensation; but soon secretion is established, and

mucus and saliva are found in excess. This condition is often called

catarrhal stomatitis. Mastication is painful, and hot drinks, and coarse

food give rise to pain. The tongue is coated, the breath is fetid, and the

child becomes peevish and cross. In a few days the disease loses its

angry character, the inflammation becomes subacute, while the mouth

is bathed in a ropy, offensive mucus.

Diagnosis.-The diagnosis is easily made. The red, inflamed character

of the mucous membrane; the tenderness, the burning sensation, dry

mouth, followed by hypersecretion of mucus, are symptoms which can

not be mistaken for those of any other trouble.

Prognosis.-The prognosis is favorable, the disease usually giving way

in a week or ten days.

Treatment.-This is simple and quite successful. After thoroughly

cleansing the mouth with a weak solution of pyrozone, or a wash of

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Answer 2

There are various ailments of the eyes, ears, tongue, nose and nerves. Diabetes can affect eyesight and cause neurapathy. Macular degeneration, amblyopia, blocked tear ducts, conjunctivitis, corneal erosion, and CMV retinitis. Tintinitis and otitis are diseases of the ear.