Have you ever experienced that irritating, scratchy sensation that initiates at the back of your throat and swiftly transforms into an uncomfortable burning feeling? The question arises: Could it be COVID-19, or is it possibly strep throat? While dealing with COVID-19 is certainly no walk in the park, strep throat, though not pandemic-level or life-threatening, can be a painful and potentially contagious ailment. Recognizing the potential confusion between COVID-19 and strep throat, AFC Urgent Care ...

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While it is possible to develop lower back and leg pain from COVID, there are also several other causes. As experts in urgent healthcare services, AFC in Danbury indicates why you might be experiencing back pain after COVID and explains some other reasons you might have lower back pain.    Lower Back and Leg Pain from COVID Lower back pain is a possible symptom of COVID-19. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, given ...

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Have you ever had that scratchy, itchy feeling? The one that starts in the back of your throat and suddenly turns into a painful burning sensation?  Some people say it’s like trying to swallow broken glass. Now that’s a pretty vivid description of a sore throat and if you have ever had one that bad then you’re not likely to forget it.  With a resurgence of COVID-19 cases,  you’re probably wondering ...

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