Problem: Article: Every person feels the symptoms of illness in different ways, so use words that are as specific, detailed, and descriptive as possible. This can help the doctor diagnose you and develop proper treatment. Adjectives can help the doctor understand how you feel. For example, if you have pain, explain it to your doctor by using terms such as dull, throbbing, intense, or piercing. You should never feel embarrassed discussing anything with a doctor. Be absolutely honest when you discuss your symptoms or medical history. Not telling your doctor everything relevant to your health may make it hard to diagnose your symptoms.  Doctors get training for different kinds of medical conditions and contingencies. Symptoms that could embarrass you are probably something your doctor sees regularly. Don't be afraid to discuss things like STDs, rashes, or personal habits. Keep in mind that any information you give your doctor remains confidential by law. Many doctors will ask "What brings you to the office today?" Be honest and tell your doctor all your symptoms, which can give your doctor context and may help her more effectively diagnose any illnesses during your visit.  Some common symptoms include:Pain, fatigue, Nausea, gastrointestinal distress, fever, respiratory issues, or headache. For example, you can tell your doctor “I’ve been experiencing headaches and persistent vomiting for the past couple of weeks." Describe your specific symptoms to the doctor, showing him where on your body where you are experiencing each ailment. This information may aid your doctor in making a definitive diagnosis and formulating possible treatment. Remember to use specific and descriptive vocabulary as much as possible. If you’re having elbow pain, don’t say it’s on your arm, but point out to your doctor the exact spot on which you have the pain. It could be vital to describe to your doctor when your symptoms started and how often you experience them. This may help your doctor formulate possible diagnoses.  Tell the doctor when your symptoms began, if and when they stop and how often you experience them. For example, “I haven’t been able to keep any food down for the past two days."  Tell your doctor how the symptoms are affecting you and your lifestyle.  Other things to mention include what helps relieve symptoms, what makes symptoms worse,  any treatments you have attempted, any specific medication or substances you have taken to help alleviated the problem. Include how much over-the-counter medication has been used, and how your symptoms responded to treatment. Tell the doctor if anything relieves or exacerbates your symptoms. She may be able to make a diagnosis and formulate potential treatment plan for you based on this information.  For example, if you have pain, describe movement that makes the pain worse. You can describe this by saying "My ankle feels fine until I bend it towards my leg, and then I experience a sharp and shooting pain." Describe other situations or elements that make your symptoms worse. This includes food, drink, position, activity, or medication. Describe how bad your symptoms are using a numerical scale of one to ten. This may help your doctor more effectively diagnose your condition and may further indicate the severity of your condition. The severity scale should range from one having virtually no impact on you to ten being the most excruciating pain you can imagine. It’s very important to tell your doctor if someone else you know or with whom you have contact is experiencing the same issues as you. This may help your doctor formulate a diagnosis and any alert her to potential public health issues.
Summary: Use specific, detailed, and descriptive vocabulary. Tell your doctor the truth. Summarize why you’re seeing your doctor. Explain your specific symptoms and their location. Describe the beginning and regularity of your symptoms. Mention what alleviates or makes your symptoms worse. Rate how severe your symptoms are. Let your doctor know if others have the same symptoms.

Problem: Article: As soon as a spill happens, grab some clean paper towels to wipe away the bulk of it. Once that is done, take a clean, dry washcloth and blot the stained area by pressing down on it repeatedly. Blotting the spill should help draw up any liquid or matter that has already started to set into the leather. If your leather is stained with butter, body lotion, oil, or any other kind of grease or fat, use a dry washcloth to wipe off as much of it as you can. Once the grease has mostly been removed, sprinkle enough baking soda over the stain so it’s completely covered. Leave the baking soda on the stain for 2 to 3 hours, then wipe it away with a clean cloth.  Don’t use water to wipe away grease stains. Water could actually cause the grease to set into the leather, rather than clearing it away. The baking soda helps draw the grease out of the leather, making it easier to wipe away. Dip a cotton ball into rubbing alcohol and gently squeeze it out so it’s not dripping wet. Then dab the cotton ball against the ink stain to remove it from the leather. Dab in an up-and-down motion, rather than rubbing the area. Stop once the stain has been lifted. Depending on how big the stain is, you may need to use more than 1 cotton ball. The stain should transfer from the leather to the cotton ball, so when you notice the cotton looks stained, trade it out for a fresh one. Dampen a clean cloth in distilled water, and blot any areas on your leather furniture that have been stained by water-based liquids. After the stain has been blotted, leave the spot to air-dry. The water and cloth will clean away any stickiness left from the liquid. Mix together 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of cream of tartar in a small bowl. Spread the mixture over the stained area. Let it sit for 10 minutes, and then wipe it clean with a damp washcloth. Don’t use this method on darker pieces, as the lemon juice could lighten the leather.
Summary: Blot away spills as quickly as possible after they occur. Wipe away grease with a dry cloth and baking soda. Use rubbing alcohol to address ink stains on your leather furniture. Dab away juice and soda stains with a clean cloth and distilled water. Mix together lemon juice and cream of tartar to clean beige leather.

Problem: Article: If the leather is naked or aniline, it has no protective treatment, and will need to be cleaned by a professional. Wet a paper towel, and let one drop of water fall onto the leather. If it soaks into the leather instantly, do not attempt to clean it yourself. If it remains in a bead on the surface, however, the leather can withstand home treatment. If it is a fresh, still-wet stain, you stand a good chance of being able to nip this problem in the bud. If the stain is old and well set, however, the leather will likely need to be professionally re-dyed. Many leather objects come with instructions or a tag that offer instructions for cleaning. This may give you an idea of what will and will not work in removing a stain. Apply whatever cleaning agent you plan on using to an inconspicuous part of the leather object. It should be an area rarely, if ever, visible. Let it dry, and see how the leather holds up. Because time is of the essence with leather stains, if the stain is still wet, you may not want to wait for the spot test to fully dry before moving on to the actual stain. This is a bit of a gamble, so you need to weigh your concerns about doing further damage by cleaning against your concerns about allowing the stain to set. There is no single right answer, as the right course of action varies from leather to leather.
Summary:
See if the leather is finished or unfinished. Evaluate how old the stain is. Consult the instructions. Do a spot test.