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Is Mesenteric Adenitis Cause for Concern?

Mesenteric adenitis is a relatively common condition, and although anyone at any age can get it, it most often affects children and teens. Despite its scary-sounding name, mesenteric adenitis isn’t usually very serious and will clear up on its own in a week or two in most cases. Read on to learn more from our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team. What Is Mesenteric Adenitis? Mesenteric adenitis (also known as mesenteric lymphadenitis) is the swelling ...

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How Can I Identify a Bug Bite?

Whether you’re hiking a local trail, hanging out in your backyard or spending time on the baseball field, you’re going to encounter some sort of bug in its habitat. And when you do, sometimes they can get a little irked and bite or sting. Bug bites and stings are very common during the spring and summer and aren’t usually causes for much concern. How can you know that whatever sting or pain ...

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Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke? Learn the Signs, Symptoms, and When to Seek Care in Hixson, TN

Summer in Hixson brings plenty of opportunities to enjoy everything the Chattanooga area has to offer. Whether you’re shopping and dining ...

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What Should Families Know About Fireworks Safety?

Summer in Hixson is filled with lake weekends, neighborhood cookouts, and Fourth of July celebrations that bring families together across the Chattanooga ...

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Spring Tick Season: Should You Visit Urgent Care After a Tick Bite?

Spring and summer in Hixson mean spending more time outdoors enjoying the scenic beauty that makes Southeast Tennessee such a special place ...

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