Spider bites are no joke. They hurt a lot when they happen, and if a black widow, brown recluse or hobo spider bites you, they can cause serious health issues. In most cases, though, spider bites are actually quite harmless. Read on to learn more from our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team! Are Most Spiders Dangerous? They actually aren’t. According to studies, there are around 3,000 different types of spiders in the United ...
Whether or not you’ve had a kidney stone before, odds are that you’ve certainly heard of one or know someone who has had one. They aren’t any fun to deal with, and they’re very common in America. Do you know what they actually are, though? Read on to learn more from our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team. What Actually Is a Kidney Stone? A kidney stone is an irregularly shaped solid ...
Our AFC center isn’t like other urgent care centers—what we promise is what we deliver! When you visit us, you’ll receive attentive medical care without having to wait forever or shell out too much money. Read on as our AFC team further explains what you can expect when you pay us a visit! Visiting our urgent care facility is less expensive than visiting the emergency room. Every year, people spend $4.4 ...
Kids will be kids, which means that they will acquire lots of bumps and bruises along the way. Whether it’s due to bumping into a table, falling off a swing or diving after a ball in the yard, bruises are common among children and only in the very rare cases are they actually a cause for concern. Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team shares more helpful info about bruises below. What ...
Everyone has tummy troubles at times. Although things like gas and a rumbly tummy can be embarrassing at times, there are many simple ways to improve your symptoms. Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team shares some helpful information about the digestive system and what you can do to benefit yours below, so keep reading! How Does the Gastrointestinal (GI) System Work? The gastrointestinal system runs from the mouth to the anus. When you eat or ...
You’ve likely heard mono (medically known as mononucleosis) referred to as the “kissing disease” before, but do you know why that is? Mono is most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is transmitted through bodily fluids, such as saliva. So, when you “swap spit” with someone who has mono, you’ll likely be getting more than you asked for. Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team provides more helpful info on mono below ...
Recently, the CDC has gone on record in saying that COVID-19 breakthrough infections are much more likely than they used to be. But, why? Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team provides some answers below, so read on! Why Do Breakthrough Infections Happen? Breakthrough infections—infections that happen when a person tests positive for COVID-19 at least two weeks after becoming fully vaccinated, including receiving a booster shot when eligible—are much more common with the ...
It’s no coincidence that people become sick more frequently in the winter. According to the CDC, the flu and other viruses are at their peak between December and February every year. But why is this the case? Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team has some helpful answers for you, so read on! What Causes Viral Infections to Increase in the Winter? One of the most prevalent causes for the rise in viral diseases is ...
When or if your kids get croup, it can be scary. While croup itself isn’t a very harmful infection, it sounds harmful, due to the eerie, barking cough that kids experience when they get this infection. Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team provides more info on croup below, so keep reading! What Is Croup? Croup is a respiratory infection that is most often caused by the parainfluenza virus. It causes upper respiratory inflammation and ...
Strep throat is common during the winter, and it’s most common among children. Due to strep throat being spread by contact and airborne droplets, it often spread in schools. If your child gets sick with strep throat, though, antibiotics can ensure that your child will feel good as new in a few days. Failure to treat strep throat can result in concerning side effects, and our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team further explains why ...
Fevers aren’t pleasant to experience, to say the least. Although they’re common with all viral infections, it doesn’t make them any less uncomfortable to deal with. Luckily, though, there are some things you can do at home to ease your fever and bring down your body temperature. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Gastonia share some further information about the flu and what you can do to break a ...
At home, falls happen too often. More than one in four people over the age of 65 will fall in a given year, and only half of those people tell someone when a fall happens. When a person falls once, it doubles his or her chances of a second fall. As you age, or if you have an elderly loved on in your home, it’s important to know and eliminate fall hazards. Our AFC ...
Oftentimes, migraines can be mistaken as sinus headaches. While both types of headaches are painful, one is a sign of an infection while the other isn’t. Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team provides helpful information on both types of headaches below, so keep reading! What Are Sinus Headaches? Sinus headaches are a common symptom of sinusitis, or a sinus infection. When a sinus infection occurs, the sinuses become clogged with fluid, which cause pressure ...
The flu and COVID-19 are both respiratory illnesses, but they’re two totally different viruses. Even though they’re different, how are you supposed to know which one you’re sick with once you start to show symptoms? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Gastonia provides some helpful answers. How Are the Flu and COVID-19 Different? Although both are respiratory illnesses, they’re caused by two different viruses. The flu is caused ...
Thankfully, ringworm isn’t quite as scary as it sounds. This skin fungus doesn’t actually have anything to do with worms at all, and it’s highly treatable. Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team provides more information on ringworm below, so keep reading! What Is Ringworm? Ringworm is a rash caused by a fungal infection. It’s usually an itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle. Ringworm gets its name because of ...
Everyone has experienced an upset stomach before, but that doesn’t make it any more pleasant to experience when it does happen! Although an upset stomach and nausea are not fun, they aren’t usually causes for concern, and it is often possible to treat the symptoms using home remedies. Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team walks you through how you can care for your upset stomach at home, so keep reading! Here’s what ...
Yeast infections are relatively common. In fact, nearly 75% of women will have at least one in their lifetimes. While yeast infections are most common among females, they can affect males, too. And, they don’t affect only the vagina, they can occur on the penis and other areas of the body, like in the mouth and throat. To learn more about this common type of infection from our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team, read ...
Did you know? More than 3 million bronchitis cases occur every year in the United States. The good news is that bronchitis rates have been declining each year, but those who are over the age of 65 or under the age of 2 are still likely to get this infection. Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team provides more information about bronchitis below, so keep reading! What Is Bronchitis? Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining ...
STD cases are steadily increasing. According to the CDC, reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis have increased for the sixth consecutive year—reaching a new all-time high. STDs carry a lot of stigma, but the fact of the matter is that these infections remain common, costly and challenge the health and wellness of millions of people across the United States. Learn more important info about STDs from our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team below ...
Boils are rough to experience. They’re painful and itchy, and they look eerily similar to spider bites. Many people think of a boil as a large pimple that is “boiling over,” which certainly can help you identify one. If you have a boil that has developed on your skin, read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Gastonia provides some information that you need to know! What boils are: A boil, also called ...
