Our bodies are incredibly complex. They have the most unique and intricate systems of maintaining and facilitating our needs on a daily basis, and we really don’t give them the credit they deserve! Each of our systems need to work in tandem to keep us healthy and avoid injury, but sometimes, things can go awry and you may be wondering what is going on. This is where our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team shines ...
Feeling sick is never fun, but it can be especially troublesome if you suspect an STD, or sexually transmitted disease. While they can be uncomfortable, they are really common! In fact, one in five Americans experience an STD in a given year. Since those odds are pretty significant, you may find yourself wondering if you need to be tested one day. Did you know that AFC tests and treats STDs? Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland ...
Memory diseases and dementia can be incredibly intimidating to think about. No one wants to consider the possibility of losing precious memories or relationships with loved ones. Unfortunately, almost 55 million people around the world have some type of dementia such as Alzheimer’s. If you occasionally lose your keys or have trouble recalling certain parts of a story, that is usually not a cause for immediate concern. When your memory troubles appear alongside a ...
Getting hurt is never fun, but it is a part of life. Being active and participating in sports, physical activity and just day-to-day life always carries a certain level of risk. While minor injuries are not a big deal, injuries like broken bones can be really painful and need medical attention. Thankfully, that’s where we come in! We have the tools and equipment necessary to help diagnose your injury, and we can help you ...
If you have ever been pregnant before, you know all of the rules and recommendations around what you should and shouldn’t be eating. It can be exhausting keeping track of it all! However, these guidelines are in place to protect you and your growing baby. Coming down with food poisoning is never fun, but it is especially frustrating and even potentially dangerous to do so while you are pregnant. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland ...
The summer months will be here before you know it, but the impacts of the sun are already here! While it can be nice to enjoy the warm sun on your face while out and about, it is important to protect your skin from the dangers of the sun’s rays. Your risk of having skin cancer increases with every sunburn that you suffer. This is why a combination of shade, clothing and sunscreen will ...
Treating your body well is crucial to live a healthy life. Diet and exercise is good for your overall health, but it also supports parts of your body that you may not think about on a daily basis. When it comes to your bones, a healthy lifestyle is crucial! Our bones support your entire bodies by providing structure, protecting our organs, and facilitating our muscle movement. Building strength in your bones is important no matter ...
We don’t know about you, but we are happy to see the spring season arrive once more! While we are getting ready to dust off our summer clothes and enjoy the warmer days ahead, we also have to prepare for the arrival of spring allergy season. The most common seasonal allergen is pollen, and there is certainly no shortage of that around here! Seasonal allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe, so knowing ...
We have been honored to help care for you and the entire Cleveland community during the pandemic. While we certainly changed up the way many of our processes and procedures worked, we were able to continue helping people while navigating through changing situations. The pandemic’s emergency status will be expiring in May, and that will have a direct effect on the availability of telemedicine not only in the Cleveland area, but around the country ...
Ear pain is a very common symptom or condition for all ages of people. Allergies, sinus issues, tooth problems and ear infections are all possibilities when it comes to figuring out why your ear is aching. Having an ear infection can be really uncomfortable! In addition to the pain, it can start to affect your hearing as well. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team explains what symptoms to watch for when it comes to ear ...
We are hopeful that the spring and summer seasons will be here before we know it! In the meantime, the winter season can cause us to experience a variety of emotions. Increased feelings of isolation or loneliness can be common, as well as mild symptoms similar to depression. If you seem to experience an increase in these symptoms in the winter months, you may have what is called seasonal affective disorder. This type of mental ...
If you have ever had a respiratory infection before, you know how miserable they can make you feel. The deep cough, fever and tight chest can be hard to deal with! Two common respiratory infections that you need to keep a close eye on this season are bronchitis and pneumonia. While the majority of pneumonia and bronchitis cases produce a deep, mucusy cough, it is not a guaranteed symptom. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team ...
With all of the news headlines about the surge of viral illnesses like COVID-19, the flu and RSV this year, it can feel overwhelming trying to stay healthy. Since viral infections tend to spread really easily during the winter season, taking extra precautions is important to ward off illness. Even if you take all the precautions and extra steps to avoid getting sick, you may still fall victim to a viral infection this year. Read ...
Falling ill at this time of year is relatively common with all of the different illnesses circulating around. If you come into contact with influenza, you can expect to start feeling sick pretty quickly after the exposure. If you do come down with the flu, your main focus should always be to prioritize taking care of your body so you can heal quickly. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team has laid out some tips on ...
Getting sick is much more common at this time of year. If you do fall ill, one of the symptoms you could experience is a fever. A fever might go unnoticed, or you could feel really sick! Even though it may feel unpleasant, having a fever is actually a good thing in most cases. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland explains the facts about fevers below, so read on. Why Are Fevers OK to ...
Focusing on our health and wellness has been such an important part of all of our lives over the past couple of years. Now that we are entering into the cold and flu season again, it becomes a major priority for us all again. Thankfully, we have reliable tools like the flu shot to help protect us from serious illness! And it’s not too late to get your family vaccinated against the flu. Stop ...
Headaches are one of the most common ailments, so it is likely that your child will come to you complaining of head pain at some point. When that happens, it can feel worrisome! Since headaches can range from just being mildly annoying to life-threatening, it is important to understand what red flags to look for in your children that indicate a medical emergency. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team wants your kids to stay safe ...
During the fall and winter seasons, there are so many different illnesses circulating around that have the potential to make your children very sick. Included in that list is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Anyone can get RSV, but it is especially dangerous in vulnerable populations like infants and older adults. If your child is experiencing a cough and a runny nose, keep an eye out for any worsening symptoms that may indicate an RSV ...
Before antibiotics were developed, the rate of death due to an infection was incredibly high. In fact, 30% of all deaths recorded in the United States were because of a bacterial infection! Thankfully, we don’t have to worry as much about infections nowadays, all because of antibiotics. They are incredibly effective in eradicating infections quickly and are a reliable tool for many medical professionals and patients alike. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland ...
Many people put dizziness and vertigo into the same category, but the sensations and reasons for each symptom are different! Dizziness is usually a symptom resulting from your body going through some sort of imbalance, while vertigo is a condition resulting from an inner ear issue that throws off your equilibrium. Both situations can make daily tasks difficult, so it is important to understand which condition you are suffering from so you can seek the ...
