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 ...
A urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI) can happen at any time. While women are more at risk of suffering from a UTI than men, either gender can be diagnosed with a UTI. If you believe you are experiencing signs of a UTI, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to seek treatment as soon as possible so that you can get your UTI cleared up promptly. What Is a Urinary ...
Fall is so close, you can almost feel it in the Hixson air! Between football games and other fall activities happening in and around the area, you cannot help but be ready for a new season. However, our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to remind you that sometimes a new season can bring along colds, flu and other conditions like walking pneumonia. Knowing the symptoms can help you know when to seek medical ...
fbq('track', 'ViewContentHixson'); fbq('track', 'ViewContentSTD'); Did you know that more than 25 percent of people living in the United States have an incurable sexually transmitted disease (STD)? If you’re sexually active, it’s important to undergo regular STD screenings, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson can help. After all, it’s better to know than not to know. When Do You Need to Undergo an STD Screening? As soon as someone ...
fbq('track', 'ViewContentHixson'); fbq('track', 'ViewContentBronchitis'); With school starting back and a new routine getting underway, now is NOT the time to get sick. When you hear someone around you coughing his or her head off, it might make you wonder—Am I next? Fortunately, if sickness does strike, AFC Urgent Care Hixson is here to help get you feeling as good as new! That’s why we want to share the symptoms of bronchitis ...
When you begin to feel like you are coming down with a respiratory infection, it can seem like you need to immediately run to the doctor for antibiotics. But antibiotics aren’t always the right treatment option. That’s why it’s important to see an experienced physician at AFC Urgent Care Hixson to undergo a medical evaluation. During your visit, our physician can diagnose the underlying cause of your condition and determine an appropriate ...
fbq('track', 'ViewContentHixson'); fbq('track', 'ViewContentStrep'); You want to go out and about in Hixson and the surrounding area, but you’ve heard that strep throat is going around. Should you be concerned? If you’ll be coming in close contact with someone who has the condition, the answer is yes. Strep throat is very contagious. Let’s take a look at the condition and what you need to know. Is Strep Throat Contagious? Strep ...
Have you ever had someone around you start coughing and thought, “You better not cough on me?” We’ve all been there. In today’s world, we’re surrounded by lots of illnesses, germs and bacteria. So it’s natural to wonder whether a cough pointed toward you could make you sick. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants to offer some perspective: Is a Cough Contagious? While the cough itself ...
Living in the south, many of us in Hixson know nasal congestion all too well. Chances are that many of us are or have experienced nasal congestion already this season. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson wants you to enjoy your summer break while breathing easily. Read on for some tips! What Is Nasal Congestion? Nasal congestion occurs when there is a blockage in the nasal passages. These blockages are caused by the membranes ...
