by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
When many of us think of sinusitis (more commonly known as a sinus infection), we think of lots of congestion and lots of mucus. While both of these symptoms are equally common and icky, they aren’t the only signs of sinusitis to watch out for. Our AFC Urgent Care...
by Social Joey | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
We certainly hope this doesn’t happen to you, but it’s possible, unfortunately. Due to required social distancing last year, the threat of getting the flu and COVID-19 at the same time was much less than it is this year. Getting both illnesses is entirely possible,...
by Social Joey | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Shingles and chickenpox are caused by the same virus—the varicella-zoster virus. Because they’re caused by the same virus, someone who has never had chickenpox can’t get shingles if he or she were to come in contact with someone else that is infected with shingles. To...
by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Having an upset stomach and feeling nauseous isn’t fun. It can ruin your day and make normal, daily activities much harder than they need to be. Thankfully, feeling nauseous isn’t typically a cause for concern and can be adequately treated at home! Our AFC Urgent Care...
by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s true that yeast infections are most common among females, but they can also happen to males, too. But, why? Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team provides some helpful answers below, so keep reading. How Do Yeast Infections Happen to Males? A yeast infection is...
by Social Joey | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
When many think of “bronchitis,” they think of one type of respiratory illness that affects the airways that lead to the lungs. While they’re not wrong, bronchitis is actually a bit more complicated than that. There are two types of this respiratory illness: chronic...
by Social Joey | Sep 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
While STD rates are the highest they’ve ever been in the United States this year, they’re most common among young adults between the ages of 15 and 24. Even though STDs are most common among this age group, everyone who is sexually active should get regular STD tests...
by Social Joey | Aug 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Rashes are more common during the summer months, and heat rash is one of the most common forms of skin rashes that people experience this time of year. Although it’s not usually severe or dangerous to experience, heat rash is uncomfortable and itchy. As it keeps...
by Social Joey | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
It seems like muscle strains occur during the most inconvenient times. If you’ve pulled a muscle when picking up a box, playing a game of backyard soccer or even turning the wrong way, there are ways to get your body feeling back to normal! Our AFC Urgent Care Indian...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dog bites are common. According to the CDC, about 4.5 million dog bites occur annually in the U.S., with 900,000 resulting in infection. While many get bitten by a familiar or family dog, strays are part of this total. If you’ve been bitten by a stray dog, what should...
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