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 ...
Most cuts will heal up on their own, but some require stitches to heal correctly. If you or your child gets wounded, how are you supposed to know which cut or laceration requires medical attention and which one doesn’t? Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team provides some helpful answers below, so read on! Here’s what to do: First, evaluate the size and depth of your cut. You should seek medical attention if the ...
Let’s face it: Accidents happen among kids, even if they’re at Johnston Woods or Camp Highland for a summer camp. If your child gets hurt and the pain is lingering, it might be time to consider getting an X-ray, but are they safe for kids? Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team provides some answers below, so keep reading! What Are X-rays? An X-ray is a common imaging test that’s been used for ...
Kidney infections are relatively rare, but they can wreak havoc on your body when left untreated. Because of that, it’s important to know what symptoms are signals of kidney infections and what you should do if you experience those symptoms. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team provides further info on kidney infections below, so keep reading! What Causes Kidney Infections? Kidney infections usually start with a bladder infection that spreads to your kidney. Bacteria ...
It’s no secret that ear infections among children are quite painful, but there’s got to be something you can do to help your loved one feel better, right? There absolutely is! Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team is here to provide some helpful info on ear infections and to walk you through how to get your child feeling back to his or her old self, so read on! What Are Ear Infections in ...
According to the CDC, between 11,000 and 24,000 Americans fall ill to strep throat every year. Strep throat is a very common infection, but how does one get it? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland has the answers you’re looking for, so read on. What Causes Strep Throat? Strep throat is caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A Streptococcus (also known as group A strep, or GAS). The most ...
Almost a full year later, and we’re all still feeling the effects of COVID-19. While the symptoms of the coronavirus are tough to predict, there are a few that are more commonly experienced than others. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland shares some helpful information. Which Symptoms Show Up First? Experts say that a fever is the most common, initial symptom of the virus. Also, according to recent research from ...
Bladder infections are the most common type of urinary tract infection (UTI). They can develop when bacteria enter the urethra and travel into the bladder, and can be very serious if not treated quickly and effectively. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland lists some effective at-home and medical remedies for bladder infections. What they are: As we said earlier, bladder infections develop when harmful bacteria enter the urethra and travel into ...
When you think of stretching, you might think of it only being important among gymnasts and runners when the fact is that stretching is important for everyone! Why, you ask? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland provides some helpful answers. Why Is Stretching Good for My Body? Overall, stretching improves your flexibility, which will, in turn, positively affect your mobility and independence. Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong and healthy, and ...
Unfortunately, COVID-19 is still very much alive. Millions of Americans have fallen ill to the coronavirus, and cases have been spiking during the winter. However, we’d encourage you not to panic if you do find yourself ill due to COVID-19. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland explains why. How Serious Is COVID-19? Because COVID-19 is such a new virus, scientists, doctors and medical experts alike are still learning about the ...
In general, being among large crowds isn’t the safest option at the moment. In-person grocery shopping is an essential errand for the majority of us, so there has to be a way to execute it safely, right? While there’s no foolproof way to evade the elusive coronavirus, there are things you can do to lessen your chances of getting it. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland elaborates on how ...
