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Have you ever felt so dehydrated that nausea followed? Maybe you've been feeling nauseous but cannot pinpoint the reason. Dehydration may be at fault! Learn the basics to determine if your nausea could be the result of dehydration. To have your symptoms medically diagnosed, visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent Care Castle Rock today. What is Dehydration? In basic terms, dehydration is losing more fluid than you're drinking. Maybe you need to ...

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Finding relief is a priority when you or your child are experiencing ear pain. Although there is a chance the pain could go away on its own, immediate relief can improve sleep and mood. While some cases may require you to seek medical attention, at-home ear pain relief can be beneficial. For same-day ear infection treatment, visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent Care Castle Rock today! Causes & Symptoms of Ear Pain Ear infections are ...

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Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...

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Chest pain can be one of the scariest things ever especially if you've never experienced it before. Chest pain can be as a result of many factors, some of which are not life-threatening. It should however not be taken lightly, if you notice any sudden or sharp pain in your chest you should go to an urgent care center for a checkup. In this article we will discuss some conditions that lead to chest ...

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Unless you're a professional athlete who makes money from sporting activities, the winter season isn't comfortable for physical activity. The weather being cold however shouldn't be a reason why you don't get exercise done. Living a sedentary lifestyle during the cold months can lead to complications and it makes it harder to go back to your regular routine when the summer months roll in again. In this article we'll discuss ...

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A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in Castle Rock, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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As people across the nation continue to grapple with the ongoing cold and flu symptoms, many questions arise about the symptoms associated with each illness. One question you may be wondering in particular is whether or not flu symptoms can come and go. The fluctuation of symptoms is normal, and each person’s recovery process varies. Visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent Care Castle Rock for same-day general illness diagnosis and treatment. Our team ...

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Have you been suffering from a constant stuffy nose? You’re not alone. Nasal congestion, particularly stuffiness, is a very common symptom of many different illnesses, conditions and infections. Whether you’re dealing with a sinus infection, seasonal allergies, or a simple common cold, stuffy nose can cause uncomfortable days and sought after symptom relief. For same-day diagnosis and treatment of your stuffy nose, visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent Care Castle Rock today ...

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