Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Visit your doctor for a definitive diagnosis and treatment. Discuss options for pain management. Discuss surgical treatment options.

Answer: Knee pain and swelling should be treated by a doctor. A doctor can do tests like X-rays, MRIs, or an ultrasound that will give you a specific diagnosis about the issue. This will allow the doctor to prescribe treatments that are tailored to your specific problem. If you have repeated bouts of inflammation from an injury or condition like arthritis, talk to your doctor about them when you go in for a checkup. They may be able to give some suggestions about how to prevent and treat the problem. If over-the-counter pain medications are not reducing your pain satisfactorily, your doctor may be able to prescribe you something that will. Talk to the doctor about your level of pain and whether stronger painkillers, such as opioids or corticosteroids, would be appropriate for your condition. Your doctor may also prescribe capsaicin cream. This is a topical pain reliever that can help with joint inflammation. Corticosteroids are typically injected into the joint. This is done in a doctor's office and is a long lasting pain and swelling medication. Opioid pain medications, such as codeine, can be addictive. Be careful when using them and only use them when necessary to control pain. In some cases of severe knee injury, your doctor may suggest surgical treatment. If the inflammation you are experiencing is caused by a severe injury that you have not been able to heal with other methods, consider this as an option for you. There are a wide variety of knee surgeries that may be suggested. They vary in intensity. Some people simply need to have an outpatient arthroscopic surgery. Others will need very invasive procedures that take months to heal from, such as a full knee replacement.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use a ping pong ball. Hide a stuffed toy under a blanket. Let your kitten play in a paper bag. Provide your kitten with plush toys. Use trial and error to figure out what your kitten likes.

Answer: You don't need to stock up on fancy cat toys to have fun. You may have something your cat would love just lying around the house. If you have any ping pong balls, or similar types of balls, your kitten will love playing with these. Bounce a ping pong ball against the wall and allow your kitten to chase it. Ping pong balls bounce easily, so they'll move around fast. This is sure to attract a kitten's attention. Place a small plush toy under a blanket. Wiggle it around so your kitten thinks it's a mouse or other animal. Your kitten will pounce on the toy and get plenty of fun playing a game like this. For an even more economical cat toy, you can also make balls out of crumpled paper. This DIY cat toy creates a rustling noise that cats are evolved to pay attention to due to its likeness to the rustling sounds made by small animals e.g. in a bush. Also, the imperfection in the roundness randomizes how it will roll on the floor. Unlike a ping pong ball, a paper ball would not travel too far, so this limits the playing into a smaller area and makes playtime easier to manage. However, make sure it's an old blanket if your kitten is not declawed. Kitten claws can seriously damage fabrics. You may not want to play this game if you let your kitten sleep in your bed. This may encourage your kitten to pounce on your feet while you're trying to sleep. If you get home from the grocery store, place a paper bag on the ground. Many kittens love playing in paper bags. You can take a small toy and poke the sides of the paper bag with it. This will give your cat something to play with inside the paper bag. You can also set down a paper bag while playing with a ribbon or string with your cat. The kitten will use the paper bag as a hiding spot from which to jump out at their prey. Kittens love play hunting. In the wild, play is a form of practice for hunting later in life. Your kitten will love having small plush toys to stalk. Choose toys big enough for your kitten to carry in its mouth. You can throw these toys around for your kitten like a ping pong ball. However, plush toys are also great as your kitten will play with them on its own. This can help keep your kitten entertained while you're out of the house. Plush toys that can be filled with treats are also a great way to keep your kitten occupied. Every kitten has different preferences when it comes to toys. If your kitten doesn't like a certain toy, don't try to force it. Buy a variety of types of toys for your kitten and see what it takes to.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Let it move around. Stroke its shell. Play gently. Pick the snail up as little as possible. Avoid touching the area around the opening of the shell.

Answer: After you've gotten yourself ready to play with your snail, you should give it the opportunity to move around. Ultimately, your snail will have the best time if it is moving around on its own accord. Let the snail crawl around your hand. Let the snail crawl around its playground. If you litter food around the snail's new playground, chances are it will move around to investigate the food and other new additions. Avoid trying to move the snail if it is already moving. You may hurt it. In addition, you may scare your snail, which will make it much more likely that the snail will hide from you next time you go to play with it. If your snail seems to be in a friendly mood, it will be okay to stroke its shell a little bit. Stroking or touching the shell is a great way to interact with your snail and to "play" with it. Stroke or touch the shell lightly. Stroke or touch the shell with the grain, rather than against it. You need to be gentle whenever you play with or handle your snail. As living creatures, they are delicate and can be hurt relatively easily. Make sure to: Never apply any pressure on to the snail's shell. Always move very slowly when handling your snail. Be conscious of the fragility of the snail. While you should avoid picking the snail up, there are several things you should do and not do if you do decide to pick up your snail. This is important, since if you do something incorrectly, you may hurt your snail. Do not try to pick up your pet using something sharp. Do not pick up your snail by its shell. The only time this may be appropriate is if your snail is completely withdrawn into its shell and you need to move it. When you do move your snail this way, make sure to be gentle and to avoid applying any pressure to the shell. When handling your snail, you should make sure to always avoid touching the area around the opening of the shell. This is because a snail's shell grows at its opening. This makes the area around the opening much more delicate and sensitive. Always grip the shell with two fingers from the top and rear of the shell.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Recognize that you have choices. Learn how to say "no. Be assertive and empathetic.

Answer:
If someone asks or tells you to do something, you have the choice to say yes, no, or maybe. You don't have to say yes, even if you feel like you do. When someone asks you something, take a moment and remember that how you respond is your choice. For example, if someone asks you to stay late on a project, tell yourself, "I have the choice to say yes and stay or to go home and say no." " If you tend to always say "yes" to things even when you don't want to or when situations cause you stress, start saying "no." It might take some practice, but let people know when you can't do what they want. There's no need to make excuses or talk your way out of it. A simple "no" or "no thank you" will do. Start small by finding something small to say "no" to and say it firmly. For example, if your partner asks you to walk the dog yet you are exhausted, say, "No. I'd like you to walk the dog tonight, please." You can also do some role play with a friend to get used to saying "no." Have your friend ask you to do things, and then respond "no" to each of their requests. Make sure to pay attention to how you feel each time you say "no." If a flat "no" seems harsh to you, be assertive while also being empathetic. Show your understanding for the person and their needs, yet also be firm in saying that you cannot help them. For example, say, "I know how much you want a nice birthday cake for the party and how much that means to you. I'd love to provide one, but I'm unable to do that at the moment."