Mesenteric adenitis is a condition that affects children and teens more often than adults. This condition occurs when the lymph nodes in the abdomen become swollen when trying to fight off a bacterial or intestinal infection. Our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team highlights important info about mesenteric adenitis below, so keep reading. What Causes Mesenteric Adenitis? The most common cause is a viral or bacterial infection in the intestines, as we said previously. When an ...
Although spiders do a lot of good, such as ridding households and gardens of unwanted pests, they can also be pests themselves. Plus, they’re pretty terrifying to look at (sorry, spider-lovers). Although most spider bites are relatively harmless, some types of spiders can pack a venomous punch and cause serious side effects. Read on to learn more about spider bites from our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team! How Can I Know If I’ve ...
If you’ve had a kidney stone before, you know what symptoms to be on the lookout for again. If you’ve never had a kidney stone, though, and you start to experience lots of pain in your side and a burning sensation when urinating, how are you supposed to know for sure that what you’re experiencing is a kidney stone? Our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team shares some helpful answers below, so keep ...
Seasonal allergies are things that so many people struggle with each year. They can come on strong, and they can be hard to shake. Many people deal with them for years and years and just accept it. While that is OK, we believe it’s important to know what typically causes seasonal allergies and what you can do to combat them so they don’t interfere with your daily life in a significant way. Read ...
Bruising is a part of life. Bruises show up after you do things like play contact sports or bump hard into a chair or table. For some, though, they show up often without seemingly having real initial cause. Read on to learn more about bruising from our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team! What Exactly Is a Bruise? A bruise is a common skin injury that results in a discoloration of the skin. Blood from damaged ...
Gastrointestinal diseases and disorders affect millions of Americans every year. While the symptoms that you continue to experience might seem commonplace to you, they might be a sign that you are actually experiencing a GI disease. Since many GI diseases share similar symptoms, diagnosis can be challenging. Learn more about GI diseases and their diagnoses from our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team below! What Are GI Diseases? Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases affect the gastrointestinal tract, which ...
Mono (medically known as mononucleosis) is a common illness, and it’s especially common among young adults. It’s often referred to as the “kissing disease,” since it is most often transmitted to others by kissing or sharing of bodily fluids, like saliva. Extreme fatigue is the most famous of mono symptoms, but can cases of mono result in anything worse than that? They can, and our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team explains further below ...
The CDC has stated that “breakthrough” omicron cases are likely, but why? According to experts, vaccine efficacy is lower against omicron, due to the fact that omicron’s mutations make it more transmissible than other variants and more able to evade the passive immunity that is acquired from being vaccinated. Aren’t vaccines supposed to help, though? Yes, and they are. Our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team explains why below. What Are Breakthrough Cases? According ...
It’s no secret that the flu has always gotten worse during this time of year, but why does that happen? And why are other viruses more common, too? Our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team provides some helpful answers below, so keep reading! What Causes an Uptick in Virus Cases? While it’s true that viruses cause more damage during the winter months, this doesn’t mean that they go away when it gets warmer ...
Croup is a scary-sounding respiratory infection. If you are a parent, it’s likely that your child has dealt with it before. While the cough that comes along with croup is not for the faint of heart, it’s typically easy to treat and isn’t usually a huge cause for concern. Our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team provides further info about croup below, so read on! What Is Croup? Croup is a respiratory infection ...
Strep throat is a common infection, as between 11,000 and 13,000 Americans will get it each year. It’s also more common during the winter seasons, but it remains highly treatable. Below, our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team provides further info on strep throat and the importance of treating it quickly, so keep reading! What Is Strep Throat? According to the CDC, strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils caused ...
Even during the age of COVID-19, yes, it’s possible to get the flu this year. In fact, it’s even more possible to get the flu this year compared to last year, due to reduced social distancing and fewer mask mandates. There are some additional risk factors that can increase your chances of getting the flu as well, and our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team elaborates on them below. What Is the Flu? Before ...
Falls happen too often. According to the CDC, one in four people age 65 and older experience a fall, and only half of those who fall tell anyone. If the unfortunate happens and you do fall, it’s important to know what to do next. Our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team provides some helpful tips and info below, so keep reading! Here’s what to do: Check for injuries. This should be the first thing ...
Many of us have had a sinus infection before. While these types of infections aren’t pleasant, they’re highly treatable and don’t usually last very long. Sinus infections are typically accompanied by thick mucus in the nose, but they can often be accompanied by painful headaches, too. Our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team further elaborates on what to expect with sinus infections below, so keep reading! What Is a Sinus Infection? According to ...
Unfortunately, yes, it is possible to get the flu and COVID-19 at the same time. Getting both respiratory illnesses at the same time wasn’t as huge of a concern last year as it is this year, due to no more required social distancing and less mask wearing. To learn more about what getting both of these illnesses at the same time could look like, check out the information our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team ...
Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that affects a huge number of people across the globe. Nearly 10% of people worldwide deal with eczema, but that doesn’t make it any less annoying for those who do struggle with it. While eczema is typically a chronic condition for many, there are ways to limit the amount of flare-ups experienced. Our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team provides further helpful information below. What Is Eczema? Eczema is ...
Experiencing nausea is no fun, and it’s hard to know what causes it at times. Even though nausea makes you feel pretty awful sometimes, there are many ways you can effectively treat it at home! Our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team highlights some effective ways you can treat your nausea below, so read on. Here’s what to do: Sit up and avoid crunching the stomach. If your mom ever told you not to ...
When people experience pain and discomfort in the genital area, it’s common to think that those symptoms are signs of a UTI. While this is often the case, many will be diagnosed with a yeast infection. But aren’t a yeast infection and a UTI actually the same thing? Actually, no, they’re not, and our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team explains why below. What Is a UTI? UTIs occur when bacteria, such as ...
Bronchitis is a very common respiratory illness. In fact, around 3 million cases of bronchitis occur in the U.S. ever year! Even though it’s common, that doesn’t make it any less of a concern if you do happen to get it. Our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team explores the severity and other important facts about bronchitis below, so read on! What Is Bronchitis? Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the ...
STDs are certainly uncomfortable to talk about, but the fact of the matter is that more people suffer from these diseases than you might realize. In fact, the CDC estimates that one in five people have an STD. Because STDs are seldom talked about, many are left uninformed about how these diseases work, what complications they can cause and if those who deal with them will deal with them for life. Our AFC Urgent Care ...
