While a urinary tract infection can happen to both men and women, women are more susceptible to the medical condition. However, either way, if a urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI) is thought to be occurring, it is best to seek medical treatment as soon as possible before the infection grows worse. Fortunately, the team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland is open seven days a week to get you a diagnosis and treatment ...
Slowly but surely the fall air is rolling in to Cleveland. Football games, falling leaves and other fall staples are starting to appear! However, there is another thing that might be creeping up on our community members—pneumonia. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to you to learn how to recognize the signs of walking and regular pneumonia so that you know when to seek medical attention. What Is Walking Pneumonia? Walking pneumonia ...
Sadly, drug use has been increasing over the years in the United States. Therefore, companies are taking advantage of drug screenings in order to ensure their employees are free from illicit drugs that could put them or others in danger, especially when operating heavy machinery. When your company is in need of a drug testing center, look no further than AFC Urgent Care Cleveland to get you the results you need in a timely fashion ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentCleveland’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentBronchitis'); With school starting back and fall sporting events beginning in Cleveland, the last thing you need to worry about is a case of bronchitis. Therefore, the team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to help you recognize and treat the symptoms of bronchitis sooner rather than later. What Is Bronchitis? Bronchitis is an inflammation of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to the lungs. There are two types of ...
It never fails. School starts—and sickness sets in. While sickness can range from sore throats to stomachaches, it can also come in the form of respiratory infections. Respiratory infections occur mostly in the fall and winter, especially when children are in school and more time is spent indoors. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to take some time now to talk you through the common symptoms of these infections ...
One day you’re enjoying some fun in the sun, taking advantage of all that Cleveland has to offer over the summer. The next day, you’re down and out with a sore throat. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help ease symptoms and recover from a sore throat sooner rather than later. What Is a Sore Throat? The medical term for sore throat is “pharyngitis.” Depending on its cause, a sore throat ...
If you head out in Cleveland, chances are that you are going to hear someone coughing. Or, you might bethe person coughing. As annoying as a cough can be all on its own, it can sometimes also come with various other symptoms. Would you know when to seek medical attention for your cough? Why Am I Coughing? A cough is a reflex reaction when something gets in your airway, such as mucus or a foreign ...
Sinus infections are typically caused by common colds that are left untreated, and are very common in Cleveland, TN this time of year. Once a sinus infection is developed, it typically takes between seven and 14 days for a person to recover after treatment. Diagnosing and treating a sinus infection quickly is key to making sure it does not develop into a more serious condition. What Are the Common Symptoms of a Sinus Infection? Sinus ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland doesn’t want you to think that the fun has to end just because the summer is quickly coming to an end—especially when it comes to your health! Finding joy in the little things can help ease your stress and let you enjoy life a bit more. Schedule Some Fun in Every Day As adults, it seems our ability to just have fun falls to the side ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants to know where you are with your resolutions to become healthier in 2017. Are you at a standstill? Find out how you can overcome the obstacles and succeed in your health goals this year. It’s not too late—you still have time! Finding Success & a Healthier You First, you need to create and maintain a healthy mindset. It can be so easy to think negatively. But ...
If summer vacation is a necessity in your life, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland totally understands! But because we have your health on our minds, we want to make sure you’re eating healthy while you travel. So are you eating healthy, or are you breaking all the rules? Our first guess would be that you are breaking all the rules. But you don’t have to. There are ways to take your ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to have a vacation to remember—a vacation that is full of laughter and memories. Not a vacation where sickness decides to rear its ugly head. Read on to learn how you and your family can help prevent sickness while on vacation. How to Keep Health in the Picture We take vacation to escape from the daily realities of life. However, we can’t always escape ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland remembers how fun summer break was when we are younger. We want to help you make sure your children are just as excited for the adventures ahead! Hello, Mother / Hello, Father / Here I am at, Camp Grenada! The Cleveland area has a wide variety of summer camps available to help keep your children entertained. From vacation bible school at various churches in town to different sports camps at ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland understands how eager you are to go outside and enjoy the sunny days that are now making a more frequent appearance. However, before you go outside, it’s important that you’re packing your most important skin protection—sunscreen. Reduce Your Risk of Skin Cancer According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Before the summer months are ...
If you’ve driven around Tinsley Park near where AFC Urgent Care Cleveland is located or on the other side of town near Lee University lately, you’ve seen a wide array of sports happening—including baseball, softball, soccer and tennis. With spring sports season in full gear, it’s important to know the facts about common injuries, including ACL tears. Get Back in the Game After an ACL Injury Because the knees, which are ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland is right there with you. We may not live in a big city, but the traffic in Cleveland can be a lot. And when you remember the days when it only took 10 minutes to get from one side of Cleveland to the other, the traffic around our town can bring about not just frustration—but also anxiety, which can wreak havoc on your health. The Unbearable Anxiety ...
With the sun being out more and more and spring days here again, our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland wants you to be anything but tired. Instead, we want you to overcome your fatigue to help enjoy a better quality of life. Where Are Your Yawns Coming From? One of the main causes of fatigue comes from a condition called excessive daytime sleepiness, which should not be taken lightly. If you’re just tired ...
Feeling stressed lately? It’s time to start regaining control, and AFC Urgent Care Cleveland is here to help! Stress Busters As much as you probably don’t want to hear anything else about the movie, Frozen, Elsa had a point. You may need to “let it go” when it comes to some things in your life. Sometimes holding on to things does more harm to our health than good. While memories are great, when ...
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland feels like camping might just be your sleep’s BFF! Who’s Up for a Camping Trip? According to a study by Kenneth Wright, a researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder, when people are exposed to natural light, their internal clock and melatonin levels are reset, causing them to receive a better night’s sleep. However, those who ...
Any time you visit a physician, your family history will be a part of the exam. However, when you’re asked to fill out the paperwork, will you know the answer to the questions? Learn More About Your Family Genetics play a role in everything from our eye color and height to our overall health. Therefore, it’s important to know your family medical history. Find out this information by asking your family members the ...
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