One of the best parts about living in the Knoxville area is all of the fun outdoor opportunities, especially in the summertime. Whether you are laying in the grass near campus or are exploring one of the many parks in town, you are bound to come into contact with bugs. Bugs can be a nuisance in and of themselves, but they can be even more frustrating if you get bitten or stung! Allergic reactions are ...
Contracting an STD is common across the country, especially on college campuses. While STDs should be treated like any other illness that you come down with, many people hesitate to be seen out of the sensitive nature or uncomfortable feelings they may experience during the process. You should never ignore any symptoms of a possible STD! Your sexual health is part of your overall health and should be treated as such. Our AFC Urgent Care ...
Memory diseases are a category of diseases that can be really overwhelming and scary to experience. Not only does the disease affect the individual, but it affects every one of his or her loved ones as well. Unfortunately, over 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia right now. While it is considered normal to have occasional memory loss or trouble recalling events as you get older, developing Alzheimer’s ...
Getting hurt can happen at any point in your life. It can happen in an accident or an unexpected fall, or an injury can occur from something simple like landing on your ankle wrong after making an impressive frisbee catch. No matter how it happens, the initial shock of the pain can quickly turn into a feeling of anxiety about what to do next. While some injuries like strains or sprains will eventually heal on ...
Coming down with an infection is never a fun experience, but especially if it is due to some type of food poisoning. While you aren’t really being poisoned by your food, the bacteria or virus that has entered your body has the ability to make you feel pretty sick. Salmonella infections are a kind of food poisoning that settles into your intestinal tract. Once you start experiencing symptoms, you can expect to feel sick ...
We love the summer season here in the Knoxville area. The warm days, bright sunshine and plethora of outdoor activities are sure to keep our community members happy and content. As you plan out the fun summer ahead, don’t let yourself fall victim to the dangers of the UV rays produced by the sun. Even though the sun may feel nice on your skin, don’t be fooled. Each sunburn you receive permanently damages ...
Believe it or not, spring is already here! As we all embrace the warmer temperatures and sunnier days ahead, spring also means allergy season for many of us. Seasonal allergies can be a minor nuisance, or they can be severe enough to cause widespread symptoms and discomfort. They tend to peak in the spring as tree, grass and weed pollen are more widespread in the air. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, check out AFC ...
The entire country experienced an upheaval during the pandemic, and the Knoxville area was no different! As many businesses shut their doors or shifted their models however necessary, our community rolled with the changes and supported each other. The healthcare industry certainly went through some changes as well. The pandemic’s emergency status is set to expire this spring in May. That expiration will affect certain processes, like the availability of telemedicine and virtual visits ...
If you have children in your home, you have probably dealt with an ear infection or two before. Middle ear infections are one of the most common types of infections in kids! But even though they are more common in young children, it is still possible to get one as an adult. Experiencing ear pain doesn’t necessarily guarantee you have an infection, but it is certainly one of the classic symptoms! Our AFC Urgent ...
As humans, it is common to experience all ranges of emotions throughout each year. Some events are full of joy and others can be painful or difficult to get through. These emotions are a normal part of life! If you find that you are experiencing symptoms of guilt, loneliness or extreme sadness more frequently in the winter months, you may have a condition called seasonal affective disorder. Our mental health is just as important as ...
