Q: There are four basic elements you should use to describe symptoms. Learning these will help you figure out your symptoms and best convey them to your doctor. Tell your doctor how your symptoms feel. For example, if you're experiencing headaches, use descriptive words like sharp, dull, stabbing, or throbbing. You can use these kinds of terms to describe many physical symptoms. Explain to or show your doctor the exact location in or on which you're experiencing your symptoms. You want to be as specific as possible so say "the front of my kneecap is swollen and has throbbing pain" instead of something general like "I have pain on my leg." You should also note if the symptoms extend to another location. Mention how long you've had your symptoms. The more specific date you can pinpoint, the easier it may be for your doctor to figure out what is causing your symptoms. Note how frequently you have or notice symptoms. This information can also help your doctor figure out what's causing your symptoms. For example, you could say "I feel symptoms every day, especially after I work out," or "I only notice my symptoms occasionally, like every few days." It's important to recognize your specific symptoms and write them down before you see your doctor. Not only will this help you best describe your symptoms, but will also ensure that you don't forget to include any symptoms and how they affect you. Make sure to take your list of symptoms, including the basic information on them, to your appointment with you. Note if symptoms are connected to specific activities, injuries, times of day, food or beverages, and anything else that exacerbates them. Also note if they affect your life in any way. A comprehensive profile of yourself as a patient includes information on conditions, hospitalizations, or surgeries you've had, what medications you have taken or are currently taking, and any allergy to medications or foods. This will help ensure that you don't forget any vital information and also help your doctor understand your medical history. You may not end up needing to refer to it, but if questions about your medical history come up, having your patient profile available will maximize the time you can spend discussing your current medical issue(s). Bring your current medication bottles, which list the name & dose information. Make sure to include any herbal supplements you take as well. You can create a patient profile by summarizing your medical history on a piece of paper. Write down a list of questions related to your most pressing concerns about your symptoms before you go to your doctor. This can also help maximize your visit and the time used describing your symptoms. Address any concerns or worries you have in your questions.
A: Learn the basics of describing symptoms. Figure out and write down your symptoms. Bring a current and cumulative patient profile to the appointment. Make a list of questions you have for your doctor.

Q: If you've been caring for your skin and trying home remedies for a few weeks with no success, call your doctor. They can examine your skin and try to determine what might be causing the problem and how best to treat it. Additionally, let them know if you're experiencing severe dry skin symptoms, such as: Redness or large areas of peeling or scaly skin Itching that's so severe that it keeps you awake at night Open sores or infected skin in areas where you've been scratching yourself Some skin products can cause severe allergic reactions or side effects, even if they're natural. If you notice redness, irritation, a rash, or worsening dry skin while using a product, stop using it immediately. Call your doctor if the symptoms don't clear up on their own within a few weeks, or if you have a rash that is widespread, painful, comes on suddenly, or affects your face or genitals. Seek emergency medical care if you have symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing, lightheadedness or confusion, nausea and vomiting, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Although you should avoid scratching your skin, you might still slip up and cause a cut or abrasion. Monitor any wounds carefully and if you see signs of an infection, visit your doctor right away for an antibiotic treatment. Common infection symptoms are redness and pain at the wound site, pus forming in the wound, and heat around the area. You almost might get a fever and feel run down.
A: See your doctor if you have severe or persistent dry skin. Get medical attention if you have a bad reaction to a skin care product. Visit the doctor if you get an infection from scratching your skin.

Q: The best cider has a balance between sweetness and tartness. Often times, apple producers (who will often make their own brand of cider) will blend different apples together to get the right combination. Finding "your" blend is just a matter of experimentation, and experimenting will be a delicious endeavor! Here are some basic characteristics of common apple varieties: Red Delicious: Large, firm red apple with a sweet flavor. Yellow Delicious: Large, firm yellow apple with a sweet flavor. Jonathon: Medium, crisp semi-tart apple, with red near the top, descending to green lower down the fruit. Granny Smith: Medium/small, crisp, tart apple with green color. Gala: Medium, crisp semi-tart apple with yellow skin blushed with orange to red tinge.
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Obtain the right apples.