Did you know that more than 100 million people living in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to be aware of the warning signs of diabetes, as well as how you can better manage your condition if you’ve been diagnosed. What Symptoms Does Diabetes Have? With diabetes, symptoms occur when your blood sugar has been elevated for a length of time ...
Our summer days in east Tennessee are often packed with fun in the sun. But with our intense summer heat comes a unique set of challenges for our health. Our team at AFC Hixson wants to talk about a couple common health issues during the summer—food poisoning and dehydration. Why Is Food Poisoning Common in the Summer? The short answer? Because we often eat and prepare food outside during the summer months, as we ...
It never fails. You are outside having a wonderful time. But when you come indoors, you’ve got a tick on your skin. It’s an all-too-common scenario in east Tennessee. Our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team wants to arm you with some knowledge about ticks and the diseases they carry. What Do I Do If I Find a Tick on Me? Tick bites happen. If you notice a tick on you, it is important ...
Don’t let the summer bugs bite! We all enjoy being able to spend more time outdoors during the summer season. That is until the bugs—especially mosquitoes, chiggers and ticks—start to bite. Fortunately, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to offer you tips on how you can prevent bug bites this summer. How Do You Stop Insect Bites? The last thing you want is to be dealing with itchy skin all ...
When the temperatures rise outside, as they have certainly already done this season in Tennessee, our body temperatures rise, too. But it can always be hard to distinguish between normal body temperature fluctuations and an actual fever. That’s why our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team wants to share some insight. When Should I Be Worried About My Fever? There are two different types of fever—low-grade and high-grade fever. If a fever rises above ...
While we all work hard to improve our health, such as by eating healthy and exercising, we also need to make sure we improve our health in other ways. For instance, what are you doing for your skin health? Since we tend to spend more time outdoors when the weather is warmer, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to share how you can protect your skin this summer. How Can I Practice Good ...
Back in January, chances are high that you made it a goal to live a healthier life. However, what if you now decided to take your family along for the ride? During Family Wellness Month this May, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to consider not only making health a priority for yourself but for your family as a whole. How Much Exercise Should My Family Be Getting? The amount of exercise ...
In life, stress happens. While there is no getting away from it, there are ways you can better manage your stress levels so that your health isn’t impacted in a negative way. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to understand the two different types of stress so that you know how to manage each one as best as possible. What Is Acute Stress? Acute stress is also known as “short-term” stress ...
Save While some people might feel that eating healthy is hard, it can actually be quite simple! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to know how you can start eating healthier on a daily basis. Why Is Healthy Eating So Important? Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet can help you maintain a healthy weight, improve your mood, boost your immune system and lower your risk of many health conditions. Tips to Eat Healthy ...
When you start to feel sick, you might immediately think you need to be placed on an antibiotic. But that is not necessarily the case. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to help you understand the difference between a viral infection and a bacterial infection so you can know the best treatment option for you. Do I Automatically Need to Take an Antibiotic for an Infection? It depends on the source of an ...
Take me out to the ball game. Take me out with the crowd! But, first, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to make sure your young athlete has his or her sports physical before hitting the field! Why Does My Athlete Need a Sports Physical? As with anything, you want to make sure your young athlete is as protected as possible. A sports physical allows you to do just that! During the sports ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 715,000 people living in the United States experience a heart attack each year. During American Heart Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to know the warning signs to look for when it comes to heart attack, as well as ways you can reduce your risk of suffering a heart attack in the future. What Is a Heart Attack? A ...
Shoo, flu, don’t bother me! Flu season is here—and affecting plenty of people in and around Hixson. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to provide some info about the virus and how to prevent it. What Are the Types of Flu? Currently, there are three different strains of flu, which are A, B and C. Of the different strains, Flu A spreads most quickly and often has more ...
As soon as the coughing and headaches appear, you want to know how long the symptoms of a respiratory infection will last. Respiratory infections are no fun, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to share some insight into what they are—and how to find relief! What Is a Respiratory Infection? When a virus attacks your nose, throat and airways, you have an increased risk of suffering from an upper ...
You were fine the other day, but now you are feeling under the weather. It never fails—a sore throat can appear without warning. But what is the reason? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to help you understand what could be causing your sore throat, as well as when you should see a physician. Read on as we take a look. Why Are You Experiencing a Sore Throat? A sore throat is ...
It never fails. You are in a quiet room, and all of a sudden, you start coughing. Or, worse, you are trying to go to sleep and begin having a coughing attack. Either way, coughing can be extremely annoying and it can affect a person’s quality of life. That’s why our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team wants to share some insight on finding relief. Why Am I Coughing? There are many different reasons ...
Facial pain, stuffy nose, sore throat—oh my! Will this sinus infection ever end? Well, it depends. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to recognize the signs of a sinus infection so that you can seek treatment sooner rather than later. What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection occurs when the cavities surrounding your nasal passages are inflamed. There are two different types of sinus infections—acute sinusitis and chronic sinusitis ...
Did you know that one in three adults living in the United States have high blood pressure? If you are one of them, you don’t have to be. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to share some tips on how to prevent high blood pressure, as well as how to lower it if you’re diagnosed. Who Is at Risk for High Blood Pressure? While older males are most likely to develop ...
Feeling tired? You are not alone. A recent survey stated that around 76 percent of the workforce in America is tired most days of the week. Therefore, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to help you get your energy back so you can conquer the day! What Is Fatigue? Fatigue is known as extreme tiredness, which is typically seen from people who suffer from mental or physical exertion or illness. While most fatigue ...
Fall has begun—and with it, the flu season. Have you taken steps to protect yourself from the flu this year? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to talk a bit about the single best thing you can do to prevent the flu—get the flu vaccine. The time is now to get a flu shot. And the best part is that under most insurance plans, the vaccine is covered free of cost ...
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