Recent Blog Posts

When Should My Child Get an X-ray?

Whether it’s at a YMCA Summer Camp or during a sporting event at Covenant Day School Summer Camp, injuries happen. So, if your child is dealing with sore ribs or a hurt ankle, is it time to take him or her to get an X-ray? It could be, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne walks you through how to know if your child needs one or not below! What Is an X-Ray ...

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What Should I Do If I Get a Kidney Infection?

A kidney infection is serious stuff. It’s possible to use some at-home remedies to ease pain and symptoms, but you should always go to a doctor first if you are afraid you have a kidney infection. Our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne team provides more helpful information on kidney infections below, so read on! What Is a Kidney Infection? A kidney infection, medically known as pyelonephritis, is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that ...

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Recent Blogs

How to Avoid Sprains, Strains, and Pulled Muscles This Spring?

As the weather warms up, many Ballantyne residents head outside to tackle yard work: clearing leaves, planting flowers, and getting lawns back ...

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When Does My Child Need Stitches for a Playground Cut?

From climbing structures to running across the playground, kids are always on the move and sometimes that means bumps, scrapes, and cuts ...

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Can’t Breathe This Spring? How to Tell if It’s Allergies or a Sinus Infection

When spring arrives, so do blooming trees, longer days, and for many people, relentless congestion. If you’re dealing with sinus pressure ...

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