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The healthcare industry has evolved to include telehealth urgent care, an innovative technology that has made it easier for people worldwide to access healthcare virtually.  This medical service offers faster urgent care visits through virtual appointments, providing services from physical exams to diagnostics, which allows healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely, providing care, support, and information from a distance. This can be particularly beneficial for patients with mobility or transportation issues, with busy schedules ...

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It’s that time of year again! The spring blooms are all around us and the colors of the season are emerging once more. Chances are, that’s not the only thing emerging if you suffer from seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergy symptoms tend to appear in the early spring as tree, grass and weed pollen are more prevalent in the air. If you aren’t feeling your best and are looking for some relief, come ...

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We have certainly been through a lot the last few years as a community! The pandemic changed many systems and things in our regular lives, and all of you persevered together—though often six feet apart. The pandemic’s emergency status is set to expire this spring, which means that many of these changes will fade away. Some aspects of telemedicine are slated to change as the emergency ends. But have no fear—an in-person ...

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It is really common to experience ear pain from time to time. A change in altitude while flying, sinus infections and allergies are all possibilities for your pain. It is also common for your pain to be caused by an ear infection! Ear infections can cause sharp, burning or dull pain in your ear and can make it hard to function normally throughout your day. Get all the facts about ear infections from our AFC ...

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Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...

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A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in Farragut, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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When the temperatures drop and there are fewer hours of daylight in the winter months, it can be hard to stay motivated to keep moving your body and get outside. Exercise and daily light exposure are crucial to your overall health, so it is important to find what works for you! In addition to your increased risk of weight gain, staying inside and not moving your body puts you at an increased risk of a ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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Like any infection, chest infections can cause you to feel pretty miserable for a while. What makes them a little different, though, is their potential to become serious infections relatively quickly. While both bronchitis and pneumonia can often be treated at home with some simple remedies and OTC medication, they could become serious situations if the infection spreads. If you are worried about your most recent chest infection or symptoms, stop by AFC Urgent Care ...

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We are in the throes of the winter season right now, and that certainly means that there is illness all around us. Chances are that you probably have been sick yourself already once or twice! It can be confusing to start experiencing a variety of symptoms and not know what you are suffering from. Viral infections are a common cause of illness during this time of year. These types of illnesses are easily transmissible and ...

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So, you did your best by getting the flu shot and taking care of your body by eating healthy and getting sleep, but you still got influenza. Now what? We are sorry you are feeling sick! The flu is a viral illness that will typically run its course in a week or so, but that doesn’t make it any less uncomfortable when you are sick. Read on from our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team ...

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Getting sick can cause a wide variety of symptoms. Headaches, runny noses and congestion are all par for the course when it comes to illness! Fevers are another common symptom. While fevers themselves can cause more symptoms while you are sick, did you know that they can actually be beneficial for you? Our bodies have a fascinating response to illness and are great at knowing what we need in order to feel better. Check out ...

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Getting vaccinated against the flu during the cold and flu season is one of the best ways you can protect yourself against serious illness this year. It is important for everyone, but especially for older adults and people who are more vulnerable to severe complications from the flu. Did you know that if you are 65 or older, you have options when it comes to choosing your annual flu shot? We want you to stay ...

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Having a headache can be such a literal pain! It can be hard to function normally throughout your day when your head is aching or throbbing. Thankfully, the large majority of headaches are minor and can be treated with some simple measures at home. In rare cases, head pain can indicate an impending medical emergency. Knowing what signs to look out for can help keep you safe! Our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team explains dangerous ...

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Cold and flu season can seem overwhelming with all of the different illnesses that are circulating about! Even if you are great at washing your hands and avoid touching your face during this time, you are still vulnerable to many different sicknesses. Included in that list is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Anyone can get RSV, but it is much more dangerous for the very young and the very old. If your small child or ...

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Fighting an infection can feel similar to other illnesses. In addition to the fever, muscle aches and fatigue, you will also probably feel pain at the site of the infection. If you have a bacterial infection, though, there is good news! It can be treated with a round of antibiotics. Antibiotics can help relieve your symptoms quickly and will get you on the path to wellness right away! But they don’t work for every ...

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A flareup of vertigo is more than just a quick dizzy spell. Vertigo causes your entire world to shift and move around you while you are standing still. It seems to continually spin, and it can be impossible to function day to day while you are affected. While vertigo can be diagnosed, it isn’t a disease. It is a resulting symptom related to another condition within your body. Around 40% of Americans have dealt ...

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Scoliosis affects the way that your spine is supported. If your child has scoliosis, his or her spine has taken on an “S” or “C” shape instead of the typical vertical structure. Scoliosis can be genetic or a developmental abnormality, and sometimes no known cause is detected. In most cases, treatment comes in the form of symptom management rather than a cure. If you are concerned that your child’s spine is beginning to curve ...

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Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are more common than you may think. Even though they are not usually a popular topic of conversation, they actually affect one in five people at any given time. If you start to experience some symptoms of an STD, it is important to be tested as soon as possible to prevent spreading the infection and developing long-term problems. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut can test for a variety ...

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