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At What Age Can You Get Dementia?

We are all vulnerable to developing illnesses and conditions throughout our life, no matter how old we are. While some illnesses are more common in childhood, others are more common as you age. Dementia is one illness that becomes more of a risk as you reach later adulthood. No one wants to think about the possibility of losing their memory. Dementia is not only hard on the person who has been diagnosed, but also for ...

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Urgent Care for Broken Bones & Fractures: What Urgent Care Treats

If you have a broken bone or a fracture, urgent care may be able to help. Learn the different types of fractures (broken bones), what we treat, and when to go to the ER vs. urgent care. How Do You Know a Bone is Broken? Every year, millions of people break a bone. Broken bones typically result from a trauma like a fall, car accident, or sports injury. Medical conditions such as osteoporosis or repetitive ...

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Can AFC Diagnose a Fracture?

Getting hurt is a part of life! Even though we do our best to take care of ourselves and avoid injury, it sometimes just happens when you live an active lifestyle. But what happens when the injury you thought was just a strain or sprain is still causing you pain? That’s where we come in! Our center is fully equipped with an X-ray machine that can help diagnose a potential fracture or break with ...

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Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke? Know the Signs

Learn how to recognize the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke and when to seek medical care at AFC Chattanooga. Summer ...

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Poison Ivy Rash or Something More Serious?

Learn when poison ivy symptoms can be managed at home and when it’s time to seek treatment at AFC Chattanooga. Outdoor ...

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Allergies or COVID-19 in Chattanooga?

Learn how to tell the difference between seasonal allergies and COVID-19 symptoms and when to seek care at AFC Chattanooga. With Chattanooga ...

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