Recent Blog Posts

Why Does My Child Bruise So Easily?

Kids will be kids. They run into things, fall down and are typically much more active than we adults are. Because of this, bruises tend to appear on their bodies quite often. Is their lack of awareness the only thing that contributes to more bruising, though, or can other factors be at play, too? Our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne team shares some helpful answers below, so keep reading! What Is a Bruise? A bruise happens ...

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What Are Gastrointestinal Diseases?

Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are no joke. Although some people who have frequent stomachaches may not actually be experiencing true GI disease symptoms, there are a lot of Americans—60–70 million of them, in fact—that are affected by GI diseases and illnesses each year. Our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne center provides some helpful info about GI diseases below, so keep reading! What Is a GI Disease? Any problems involving the digestive system, including the ...

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Recent Blogs

What’s the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke?

When summer heat hits in Ballantyne, whether you’re out hiking Ballantyne Greenway or walking around Ballantyne Village, it’s important to ...

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When Should I Seek Treatment for a Poison Ivy Rash?

With miles of greenways and wooded paths woven throughout Ballantyne, from the Lower McAlpine Creek Greenway to the Four Mile Creek trails ...

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Are My “Allergies” Actually COVID?

If you’re dealing with congestion, a runny nose, or constant sneezing this season, it’s easy to assume allergies are to ...

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