It’s true that STDs carry a lot of stigma, but they’re still more common than you might think. In fact, the CDC estimates that one in five people have an STD. Although young women and men are most vulnerable, STDs are increasingly affecting those over age 50, too. So, because STDs are so common, it’s important to get tested for them—especially if you are sexually active with more than one person ...
Rashes are the worst, and they’re more common during the summer. If you’ve recently developed a rash, it can be tough to know where it came from or how serious it will become. Thankfully, most rashes can be treated similarly. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway further elaborates on rashes and their treatment. Here’s what to do: First off, and you’ve probably heard this before, avoid ...
Pulling a muscle is the worst! Not only is it painful, but it can hamper mobility for long periods of time, which is extremely frustrating. Luckily, there are things you can do every day to lower your risk of experiencing a painful muscle strain that ultimately wears on both your body and your nerves. Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway center provides further helpful information on muscle strains below. What Happens When ...
We all love our cats, but their bites can be more dangerous to your health than you might realize. Our AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway team provides some helpful information on cat bites and the potential impact they could have on your health below, so keep reading! What’s the Problem With Cat Bites? Although cat teeth are quite small, they’re generally very sharp. These sharp teeth easily puncture the skin, leaving small yet ...
Even in the age of COVID-19, the flu is still a threat. Yes, flu rates have thankfully gone down due to additional health-safety precautions, but it’s still possible to get sick with the flu virus. If you are experiencing flu symptoms, it’s important to get a rapid flu test from our AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway center. We explain why below, so keep reading! How Can I Know If I Have the Flu ...
Summer camps like Camp Webb are all fun and games until your child runs into some poison ivy! Dealing with a poison ivy rash, as many of us are aware, is uncomfortable and highly irritating. When your child comes home from camp, is there a way to treat the rash, or is visiting our AFC center the only way to deal with it? Our AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway team has some answers, so keep ...
We all get cuts and scratches from time to time, but sometimes they’re deeper than others. When you get a cut or laceration that bleeds a lot, it can still be tough to know whether it warrants getting stitched up. Our AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway explains how you can tell if you need stitches below, so read on! Here’s what to do: First, evaluate the size and depth of your cut. This ...
Have you or your child gotten injured lately? When dealing with things like ankle or other joint pain, it can definitely be on your mind to get an X-ray to know the severity of your injury. So, when do you need to get one, and is it safe to get one these days? Our AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway team has some answers below, so read on! How Do I Know If I Need an ...
Kidney infections are serious. If left untreated or treated poorly, they can cause life-threatening health complications. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway provides more important information about kidney infections. What Causes Kidney Infections? The most common cause of kidney infections is when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the tube that carries urine from your body (urethra) and multiplies and travels to the kidneys. Bacteria from an infection elsewhere in ...
Ear infections are more common among children, but that doesn’t mean they can’t affect adults as well! If you are unsure what an ear infection looks like or what to watch out for, our AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway team shares some helpful info below, so read on! What Are Ear Infections? An ear infection occurs when a bacterial or viral infection affects the middle ear, which is the section of your ear ...
The symptoms of COVID-19 and other viruses, such as the flu, are annoyingly similar. So, if you experience symptoms like a fever or achiness, how are you supposed to know what you are getting sick with? Recent studies have shown that COVID-19 symptoms often occur in a certain order, so read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway further explains. What Symptoms Show Up First? According to recent, cutting-edge research from the ...
Bladder infections are the worst. They’re painful and can be very serious if not treated effectively and quickly. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway lists some effective at-home and medical remedies for bladder infections. The best remedy: Drink more water. Water helps flush out bacteria in your bladder, which will help get rid of the infection faster. It also dilutes your urine, which will make urinating less painful if ...
The hope of an effective, readily available vaccine is on the horizon, but the risk of getting sick is still present. Actually getting COVID-19 can be a scary thought for many of us, but our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway is here to walk you through some important next steps if you do get sick, so read on. How Sick Will I Get If I Get COVID-19? Frankly, no one really knows, which ...
Definitely. Many local gyms are closed due to spiking COVID-19 rates, which, inevitably, throws off the exercise routine of many of us. Never fear, though! There are still many effective ways to get great exercise even if you can’t go to your usual local gym. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway highlights some ways you can stay active and build muscle without the fancy gym equipment. Are At-Home Workouts ...
People always say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it turns out that they aren’t lying! With busy lifestyles, it can be difficult to start the day on the right foot, but eating a nourishing breakfast can be the key to feeling healthy and focused throughout the day. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway provides some helpful information on the most important meal of ...
The holidays are quickly approaching, and with that, a lot of us take time to think about what we can do to help those in need. We all know generosity is beneficial to the receiver, but did you know that giving can actually physically help the giver? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway discusses how generosity can benefit your health this holiday season. How Does Generosity Affect the Giver? Studies ...
While getting a group of friends together to play a friendly game is a great activity to be a part of, group sports have been much more complicated and high risk this year due to the coronavirus. With that being said, that doesn’t mean that you should stop being active! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway explains why below. How Much of a Health Risk Is Playing Sports This Year? Because of ...
Yes, they really do! Getting used to wearing masks and even seeing them in public has been an adjustment for us all, but COVID-19 is here to stay for the time being. Because of that, it’s important that we’re aware of the benefits of wearing masks in public. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway sheds some light on masks and their importance. How Do Masks Work? Masks help ...
Staying hydrated is hugely important for your body. When you aren’t drinking enough water, your body suffers in ways that you might not realize at first. Never fear, though, because making sure that you’re staying hydrated isn’t as hard as you might think! Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway explains why. How Much Water Should I Drink a Day? Experts recommend drinking around a gallon of water ...
Everyone says we need it, but it can be hard to find the time to exercise when dealing with a busy schedule. If that’s not hard enough, a lot of gyms and workout centers remain closed due to the coronavirus. So is working out or exercising worth all the trouble? Yes, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway highlights why below. Why Exercise? The fact that exercising keeps you healthy is old ...
