by Social Joey | May 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Do you always get a little nervous before going somewhere to get medical care? If so, we understand. It’s hard to know what to expect when visiting a new doctor or urgent care center. You don’t have to worry when visiting us, though! What we advertise is what you’ll...
by Social Joey | Apr 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
The short answer is yes. While it’s true that bruising is a part of life, there are a few reasons that can make some people more susceptible to bruising than others. Why does this happen, though? Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team shares some helpful...
by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
We all have tummy troubles from time to time, but some stomach and abdominal issues are worse than others. In fact, if you experience certain symptoms, you could be dealing with a type of gastrointestinal (GI) disease. Most GI diseases are highly treatable, and our...
by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Do you have a teen or young adult child who has started to feel abnormally tired for a long period of time in addition to feeling feverish? If so, he or she may have mono, which is an infectious illness often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). This is a common...
by Social Joey | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Breakthrough COVID-19 infections have become significantly more common since the omicron variant’s recent surge. The reason for this is that the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is considerably more transmissible than previous COVID-19 virus types due to its...
by Social Joey | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
While grandma’s warning that you might catch a virus if you stay out in the cold isn’t totally correct, the concept is right on. Virus activity increases every winter, and the CDC states that viruses, such as the flu, reach their peak between December and February....
by Social Joey | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Yes, there appears to be. Recent studies have shown that the omicron variant has caused young children to develop symptoms of croup, such as a cough that sounds like a seal or dog bark. To learn more about croup and its connection to the omicron variant, read on as...
by Social Joey | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
In short, yes, it is. Although strep throat is relatively harmless when it is treated in a timely manner, it can cause some serious complications when it’s left untreated. Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team further explains below, so keep reading! How Common Is...
by Social Joey | Jan 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Flu season is officially upon us. According to the CDC, about 8% of the U.S. population gets sick with the flu every year. While it can be tough to avoid the flu between the months of October and February, it’s possible to do so! Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team...
by Social Joey | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Falls happen quite frequently among adults aged 65 and over. In fact, according to the CDC, one in four older adults will fall at home in a given year, and only half of these people will alert someone. If you fall, it’s extremely important to tell your doctor, a loved...
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