The digestive system has lots of moving parts to help it function properly, and one key yet overlooked cog in the system is the pancreas. The pancreas produces enzymes that help digestion and produces hormones that help the body process sugar. Many Americans fall ill to pancreatitis—inflammation of the pancreas—every year, but do you know much about this illness? Learn more from our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team below. What Is Pancreatitis? The ...
Mononucleosis, which is most also known as “mono,” is an infectious illness that is most common among teenagers and young adults—especially college students. Extreme fatigue is the most well-known symptom of this illness, and it often lasts for at least a month. In some cases, though, symptoms of mono can last for multiple months. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team provides more helpful information on mono below, so keep reading! What Is Mono? Mono ...
There have been a lot of breakthrough omicron infections that have happened lately. Naturally, this begs the question—Why? According to experts, vaccine efficacy is lower against omicron infections, 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. That doesn’t mean that COVID-19 vaccines don’t work, though! Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team ...
So you’ve got the flu, huh? Thankfully, in a world with two surging viruses this time of year, the flu is the more manageable of the two. Nevertheless, the flu is not an easy virus to get through at times. Symptoms like fever and body aches can make it a tough week or two, but there are ways to ease those symptoms! Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team elaborates more on the flu and ...
Have you noticed that more people get sick with the flu and other viruses during the winter than in other seasons? This is no accident. According to the CDC, while viruses like the flu are present year-round, they peak between December and February. Why does this happen, though? Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team provides some helpful answers below, so keep reading! What Causes a Surge in Virus Infections During the Winter? The chilly temperature ...
Croup has been around for a long, long time. If your child has had croup before, you’re likely very aware of the scary-sounding cough that comes along with it. A recent development has shown that the new omicron COVID-19 variant leads to croup among young children. So, if your child happens to test positive for COVID-19, it’s important to be on the lookout for symptoms of croup. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team ...
Yes, you will. Because it’s a bacterial infection, strep throat won’t go away on its own. Antibiotics are necessary for strep throat to be eliminated from your system, and if it isn’t eliminated from your system, it can cause harmful complications. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team shares some further info on strep throat below, so keep reading! What Is Strep Throat? Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by group A ...
Falls happen at a high rate in the United States. More than one out of four older people fall each year, and once you fall once, it doubles your chances of falling a second time. Luckily, there are things you can do to prevent falls from happening and potential serious injuries. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team highlights some useful prevention tactics below, so keep reading! Here’s what to do: Remove potential hazards. Fall ...
Many people fall victim to sinusitis every year. In fact, about 35 million Americans will deal with sinusitis (more commonly known as a sinus infection) at least once each year. Have you had sinusitis before? If you haven’t, do you know what symptoms to be on the lookout for? Whether your answer was “yes” or “no,” our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team is here to provide some helpful information on sinusitis, so read on ...
It’s actually perfectly safe, according to the CDC. While your arm might hurt a little more than normal, it won’t be harmful to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and the flu at the same time. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team provides further helpful information below, so keep reading! Why Is It Safe to get the COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines Together? In recent studies, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine hasn’t shown to cause any ...
Contrary to popular belief, no worms are involved (thankfully) when it comes to ringworm. Ringworm is a rash caused by a fungal infection, and it can typically be treated quickly with an anti-fungal medication or other home remedies. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team provides further information on this infection type below, so read on! How Can I Know If I Have Ringworm? Ringworm usually shows up as an itchy, circular rash with clearer skin ...
Nausea in and of itself is pretty terrible, but nausea often leads to vomiting, which is even worse to experience. Thankfully, both nausea and vomiting are highly preventable! Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team describes what you can do to avoid feeling nauseous below, so keep reading. Here’s what to do: Opt for many small meals instead of a two or three big meals. Going for light meals instead of heavy meals will prevent ...
Yeast infections are quite common for females to experience, but the fact that they’re common doesn’t make them any less bothersome. While almost 75% of females will have a yeast infection at one point in their lives, most yeast infections won’t cause serious symptoms or medical complications. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team provides further helpful info on yeast infections below, so read on. What Causes a Yeast Infection? While yeast infections ...
Bronchitis is a common respiratory illness, and it can lead to worse things, like pneumonia, when left untreated or not treated quickly. But, why? Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team provides some helpful information about bronchitis below, so read on! What Actually Is Bronchitis? Bronchitis is when the bronchioles, the air-carrying tubes in the lungs, become infected and make too much mucus. Additionally, there are two types of bronchitis: chronic and acute. Chronic bronchitis is ...
Talking about STDs can sometimes feel like an invasive topic, but the truth is that many more people are affected by these types of diseases than you might guess. When left untreated, STDs can cause all kinds of short-term and long-term health problems. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team provides further information below, so read on. How Are STDs Transmitted? Sexually transmitted diseases are infections you can get by having sex with someone who has ...
Gout can be extremely painful, and you don’t know when you will experience a flare-up. Even though gout is technically incurable, there are things you can do to lower the risk and frequency of dealing with flare-ups. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland explains. What gout is: Gout is a common, painful form of inflammatory arthritis, and it usually affects one joint at a time. There are times when symptoms ...
If you often exercise, chances are you’re going to wake up the morning after feeling sore. However, if you’re abnormally sore one day, how can you know if you’re experiencing lots of soreness or a “pulled muscle”? Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team answers this question and provides further helpful information below, so keep reading! What Does Pulling a Muscle Feel Like? One of the biggest tell-tale signs that you’ve pulled ...
Whether it’s by your generally sweet dog, typically mild cat, or a squirrel or rodent trying to protect itself in the woods, getting bitten by an animal can happen to anyone. So, what are you supposed to do if you’ve been bitten, and, perhaps more importantly, should you be worried? Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team provides some answers below. What Should I Do First After an Animal Bite? If you’ve been ...
When your child is complaining of a sore throat and has a fever, those are tell-signs that he or she may be suffering from strep throat. If this is the case, it’s best to visit our AFC center for a rapid strep test to confirm that diagnosis. Are rapid strep tests accurate, though? Yes, they are! Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team further explains below, so keep reading. How Can I Know If My ...
Rashes are usually quite miserable to deal with. They’re itchy, splotchy, bumpy and can oftentimes be painful, as well. So, what causes these terrible reactions, and are there ways that you and your family can avoid them? Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team provides some helpful answers. What Is a Rash? A rash is an area of irritated or swollen skin. Many rashes are itchy, red, painful and irritated, while some ...
