Problem: Article: If you are experiencing extreme knee pain, swelling, limited mobility, discoloration, or other symptoms that interfere with your daily life, you should see a doctor. You should also see a doctor if you know you have injured your knee, like in a sports contact accident or a fall. Getting the correct diagnosis can help treat your pain and heal it.  Other reasons to see a doctor include exquisite tenderness, inability to bear weight, a cold extremity, or numbness/tinging.  If you don’t get the cause of the pain accurately diagnosed, you will only be treating the symptom and not the cause, so it will not heal. When you go to the doctor, you should be as specific with your symptoms as possible. Saying that you have swelling and pain refers to just about every knee problem you could have. Try to give your doctor information about any activities you were doing before the pain started and any other symptoms.  Let your doctor know if your knee is locking or making popping noises. Tell the doctor if the kneecap was dislocated but moved back. Include any changes in color or size. Tell your doctor where on your knee the pain is. The location of the pain can help them come to a diagnosis. Is it inside or outside of your knee? Is it in the center, in the front, or the back? Does it hurt just above or below the knee? Tell your doctor about any sudden movements that caused knee pain, if you were doing a physical activity recently, or if you have fallen. Another way you can help your doctor is by describing your pain. This may take some consideration on your part. Do you consider the pain constant or only when you do certain things? Is the pain a dull ache or a sharp severe pain? Try to be specific because different types of pain can help your doctor narrow the cause.  Tell your doctor when you feel the most pain. Tell your doctor if only certain activities cause the pain, or if it starts but gets better when you move certain ways. Let your doctor know if you have done the RICE method - rest, ice, compression, elevation - and how that affected the pain.
Summary: Visit your doctor. Detail your symptoms. Describe your pain.

Problem: Article: If you want a beautiful display bird and are less interested in companionship, choose your bird based primarily on appearance. If you are looking for a friendly companion bird, however, you will want to choose a bird based on its temperament and sociability more than how it looks.  When choosing a display bird, choose a healthy bird with plumage that you find attractive. When choosing a companion bird, look for a bird that seems curious and playful, makes noises, and is eager to be handled. Some shy cockatiels can eventually be made more tame, but some never get used to people. Don’t count on being able to completely tame a skittish bird. Healthy birds have bright, clear eyes.  They should have no discharge from their beaks, and no sneezing.  Make sure the bird has a smooth beak that closes evenly, and no missing feathers or toes.  Do not choose a bird with damaged, dirty or puffed up feathers. These are all signs of illness. It is ideal to choose a young bird that is fully weaned, and has been hand fed and hand raised.  When considering an adult bird, note that the darker the bird's beak, the older it probably is. Determining the sex of a cockatiel can be a tricky business, and in some cases requires DNA analysis to know for sure. Fortunately, both male and female cockatiels make wonderful pets.
Summary: Think about what you want from your cockatiel before you shop. Look for signs that the cockatiel is healthy. Ask about the age of the bird.

Problem: Article: If you’re being bitten by fleas, you most likely have an infested pet in your home. Pets such as dogs and cats can easily pick up fleas by going outside, so one of the best ways to keep fleas out of your home is to keep your pets indoors as much as possible.  If your pets do go outside, protect them from fleas by fitting them with flea collars or using regular spot-on flea prevention treatments. Some outdoor locations are more likely to have fleas than others. If you find that your pet keeps coming back from a specific park with a fresh flea infestation, try taking them to a different spot for a while and see if the situation improves. If your pet does get fleas, treating them right away can reduce your chances of getting bitten. Comb your pet frequently to remove fleas and eggs from their fur, and treat them with a flea shampoo or another pet-safe insecticide treatment.  Flea treatments that are safe for one species of animal may not be safe for another. For example, you should never treat a cat with any flea medication containing permethrin.  A few good treatment options include spot-on flea medications, such as Frontline and Advantage, or flea shampoos such as Adams Flea & Tick Shampoo. There are also a variety of fast-acting oral flea medications on the market, which are helpful for severe infestations. Some popular brands include Sentry Capguard and PetArmor Fastcaps. You can also purchase a flea collar to kill fleas on your pet and prevent future infestations. However, some flea collars may contain insecticides that are dangerous to pets and humans, such as tetrachlorvinphos, carbaryl, and propoxur. Flea eggs, larvae, and pupae can accumulate in places where your pets regularly hang out and sleep. To prevent your pet from getting re-infested with fleas, vacuum their bedding and wash it on a long cycle with hot water.  If you can’t wash your pet’s bed, or if it’s thoroughly covered with flea dirt and dander, throw it out and replace it. It’s also a good idea to wash fabric pet toys and any surfaces where your pet likes to sleep, such as throw rugs or comforters. If your pet likes to sleep on your bed, wash your sheets and other bedclothes. In addition to cleaning pet-specific areas, cleaning the rest of your house can also help get rid of flea eggs and pupae before they have a chance to hatch. Regularly vacuum your entire home, especially in areas where your pets tend to spend a lot of time. After vacuuming, immediately empty the vacuum cleaner’s dirt chamber or remove the dust bag and throw it away outside your home. If you have a major flea infestation in your home, your best bet may be to treat the whole house with an insecticide. You can either purchase an over-the-counter home flea treatment or call in a professional exterminator to handle the problem for you.  Flea treatments may come in the form of a spray or a “flea bomb” designed to spread the insecticide through your entire home. You may need to reapply the insecticide treatment after a couple of weeks to make sure you get any fleas that have hatched since the first treatment.
Summary: Keep your pets indoors if possible. Treat any flea-infested pets promptly. Clean pet bedding areas regularly. Vacuum floors, rugs, and furniture. Try a house-wide insecticide treatment for severe infestations.

Problem: Article: If you are with the person, try taking their phone. Note that it's best to be open and flirty about it since you could get into trouble if you take their phone secretly or against their wishes.  Send yourself a text message from their phone, and add your contact to their list. Look up their number in their phone settings. If you have a mutual friend, simply ask them for the person's number instead. This way, you get the number without having to be so up-front about it. If you have a phone book, school directory, or archive of coworker phone numbers, look up their number. Use whatever method you have available to find their number.
Summary:
Take their phone. Ask someone else for their number. Look it up in a directory.