The colder temperatures and less-than-ideal outside environment have a lot of us spending our days in the warm comfort of our homes. While that is certainly a cozy place to curl up while we wait for summer to come back, it can actually be detrimental to your physical and mental health. Over time, minimal exposure to sunlight can increase your risk of a vitamin D deficiency or a mental health condition called seasonal affective disorder ...
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 ...
So you woke up with a fever, you’re coughing and your chest feels full of mucus. Now what? Chances are you are suffering from some type of lung infection! Bronchitis and pneumonia are two common lung infections, and both infections can produce similar symptoms. Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team explains the differences between these two illnesses below. What’s the Difference Between Bronchitis and Pneumonia? A bronchitis infection affects ...
It’s that time of year again where illness seems to be everywhere. Even if you do everything you are supposed to like washing your hands and avoiding people who are sick, there is still the chance that you could fall ill a few times during the winter season. If you do get sick, knowing what you are suffering from can help you treat your illness more effectively. When it comes to having an infection ...
Even if you take all of the proper precautions like getting your flu shot and eating well, you can still come down with the flu. While flu symptoms in individuals who have gotten their shot tend to be less severe, it can still make you feel ill for a few days. If you suspect you have the flu or are feeling sick, we can help with a diagnosis at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City! In ...
If you are fighting off an infection, chances are that a fever is one of the symptoms you are experiencing. Your fever might not be noticeable to you, or it could make you feel downright miserable! Fevers are your body’s way of helping you fight off infection, so in most cases, they are a good thing. If you are trying to decide whether to treat a fever, check out our AFC Urgent Care Fountain ...
We recommend that everyone gets a flu shot every year to help protect them from severe illness. We especially recommend it this year as we enter into a season where the flu and COVID-19 are circulating around together—and people are taking fewer illness-prevention precautions. The flu vaccine has been around for over 50 years and has been proven to be very effective in reducing symptom severity and even preventing illness in the first place ...
Adult headaches can be anything from a minor nuisance all the way to a medical emergency. The same is true for when your child comes to you complaining of head pain. Thankfully, most headaches are minor and can be remedied with some simple at home measures. In other cases, though, they can require prompt medical attention. Our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team wants you and your family to stay safe and healthy, so read ...
As parents, it’s our job to protect our children as best we can. When it comes to illness, that can be difficult! It can be especially hard when there are so many different kinds of illnesses and sicknesses at this time of year. One illness that all parents need to watch for is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. RSV symptoms can vary widely from simple cold-like symptoms to trouble breathing. It can be a ...
The development of antibiotics is one of the greatest accomplishments of modern medicine. Before their discovery, your chance of death due to an infection was about 30%! Thanks to antibiotics, a bacterial infection is much less dangerous today. They are a wonderful asset to our health and can help you recover more quickly. Antibiotics are great when they are used correctly, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City explains the correct use of ...
Any sort of dizziness or spinning sensation can make it hard to navigate daily life. When you have a flareup of vertigo, it can make it downright impossible to accomplish simple daily tasks. Vertigo is a lot more complicated than just a quick episode of dizziness. When you experience vertigo, your whole world and your surroundings feel like they are shifting and moving around you. Some people describe it as a “swooping” sensation. If you ...
If you or your children have scoliosis, chances are that you have wondered if and when it will get worse. Scoliosis is a progressive condition, meaning that the longer you have it, the worse it can become. However, this progressive condition is unique in that it does not have a predictive trajectory. Some cases will only progress in childhood and not get any worse, and some may continue to worsen and begin to affect your ...
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDS, are relatively common among Americans. They are so common that it is suspected that one in five people experience one in a given year. Those odds are high enough that you may find yourself wondering if you need to be tested. The best way to know if you have an STD is to get tested. Getting tested helps prevent the spread of the disease and also ensures that you will ...
Children aren’t the only ones at risk of developing asthma! That may seem surprising, but adults can actually develop asthma later in their lives. Adult-onset asthma is actually more common than you think, but it is often under-diagnosed. You can be at risk of developing asthma at any point in your life, even in your 50s or 60s. If you are concerned that your recent chest-tightening or wheezing symptoms could be asthma, read on ...
If you have children who enjoy sports, you know that each time they step out onto the court or field, they are at a heightened risk of suffering an injury. Supporting them through their activities can keep you both excited and worried for them! Do you know how you would help your child if they suffered an injury during a game? Our highly knowledgeable staff at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City sees injuries from sports ...
Bones—we obviously all have them, and they’re what keep us upright and strong. This organ is not only strong and structural, but it’s also a dynamic, ever-changing part of the body. When they break, they often grow back even stronger, and they also grow back quickly. However, if a fracture or broken bone isn’t treated the right way or in a timely manner, it can get worse. Our AFC Urgent Care ...
Although mesenteric adenitis isn’t the most recognizable medical condition, it’s still a fairly common one among children and teens. In fact, it’s very rare that anyone over the age of 20 gets it. Keep reading to learn more about it from our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team. What Is Mesenteric Adenitis? Mesenteric adenitis (also known as mesenteric lymphadenitis) is the swelling of the lymph nodes in the abdomen. You can get ...
Bug bites and stings are an unfortunate part of spring. Although they don’t usually happen often, they do happen—and when they do, they don’t feel good. Have you been recently bitten or stung by an insect? If so, read on to learn what you should do next from our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team! What Should I Do If I Get Bit by a Bug? The majority of bug bites and ...
If you are younger than age 40, you might think that kidney stones are things you won’t have to worry about for at least another 10 years. While it’s true that they most commonly affect people over age 40, they can affect anyone at any age, so it’s important to be aware of what they are and how they can be prevented. Read on to learn more from our AFC Urgent Care ...
As beautiful as spring is, it’s peak allergy season for millions of Americans every year. Pollen is everywhere, which causes our immune systems to overreact. If you’re totally over dealing with allergy symptoms, how can you get some relief? Our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team shares some helpful info below, so keep reading. What Causes Allergies in the Spring? Seasonal allergies happen when the immune system encounters something in the air that ...
