If you are fighting off an illness, you might be experiencing a fever as one of your symptoms. Sometimes the reading on the thermometer is your only indication, and other times, you can feel really sick from it. The silver lining is that if you have a fever, chances are that it is your body’s way of fighting off your illness. Not all fevers need to be treated with medication or interventions, so read ...
As parents, we understand the importance of keeping our kids healthy all year long. Especially during the winter season when there is illness all around us! Keeping your kids healthy includes getting an annual flu shot. Read on from our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail to learn why children need flu shots every year. Who Is Eligible for the Flu Shot? Anyone who is age 6 months or older and is not allergic to its ...
As the weather gets colder, there is a lot to look forward to. The onset of the holiday season and the promise of a new year can be really exciting! However, this time of year also means the arrival of cold, flu and RSV season. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, can be scary to think about as new parents, as it can be a really dangerous or even deadly virus if your baby or infant ...
If you have ever had a bacterial infection like pneumonia or strep throat, you have probably had antibiotics before! Antibiotics are one of the most reliable treatments against bacterial infections. When you are feeling ill, seeking relief is usually your No. 1 priority, so it is important to know what you are suffering from to get the proper treatment! If you are wondering if a course of antibiotics is right for you, check out our ...
Much emphasis is frequently put on the importance of good physical health. While your physical health is obviously an extremely worthwhile investment, staying mentally healthy is just as important. How you feel and what you think will impact the rest of your body, so don’t sweep feelings of anxiety or depression under the rug. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail highlights the importance of prioritizing mental health during the ...
COVID-19 has made going anywhere more complicated than it has been in the past, and the gym is no exception. With almost all of us having to stay at home at some point this year, exercise has been harder to come by. If you are wanting to get back in the gym, read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail provides some helpful information on exercise during the coronavirus. Is the Gym ...
Unfortunately, yes. Even though fall brings about so much refreshing beauty, a new allergy season rears its ugly head for a lot of people. Why, you ask? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail offers up some helpful information below. Are Spring Allergies and Fall Allergies the Same Thing? While spring and fall allergies induce the same types of symptoms, those symptoms are typically caused by different allergens. Most spring allergy symptoms are caused ...
If you’ve ever had the flu, you know you never want it again. Days in bed, body aches and other pains = something you could live without! Getting a flu shot each year is the best way to prevent getting the flu. It’s especially important this year. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail offers some insight. Is Flu More of a Threat This Year? Not really. This year’s ...
Whether you’re taking a long, backpacking vacation or just visiting a local pick-your-own berry farm, summer is the season for prowling through the undergrowth. And that means rashes. Even brushing slightly against a rash-causing plant can give you a rash that forms blisters and itches painfully. Heat itself can cause other rashes. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail shares some insight. Do I Have Poison Ivy? In the U ...
Aside from staying out of the sun altogether, picking and using an SPF when you go outside is one of the best defenses for keeping your skin safe from sun exposure. Even just a few sunburns can significantly increase your chances of developing skin cancer as you age, but fortunately, prevention is a great tool to keep yourself safe. To help you understand what is important to look for when choosing a sunscreen, your AFC ...
If you have developed a rash, there are many reasons why it may have occurred. Rashes are common symptoms of skin irritation or allergic reactions, but rashes that are related to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac are generally more uncomfortable than these other ailments. These plants are present all over the United States and can often blend in with other foliage, so you can easily miss them if you are not careful. If ...
COVID-19 has been the talk of the country since it first began affecting large swathes of Americans in late February and early March. As of June 1, more than 1.5 million Americans had been diagnosed, including nearly 30,000 North Carolinians alone. But while we know the condition is strikingly common, most of us don’t have a good understanding of the virus. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail ...
If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you may have many questions. First and foremost, you may wonder whether having elevated blood pressure will have serious repercussions for your health. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail would like to share some insight about what high blood pressure is and steps you can take to improve your health. What Is High Blood Pressure? Let’s first nail down what ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that around 23% of all adults living in the United States have arthritis. During Arthritis Awareness Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail wants to share some tips about what you can do to help reduce your risk of arthritis. Am I at Risk for Arthritis? Although there are many types of arthritis, the two main types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis ...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for seasonal allergies! However, you shouldn’t let the threat of spring allergies keep you inside all year long. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail wants you to get outside and enjoy the sunny days without the worry of suffering from spring allergies. Why Are Allergies So Bad This Time of Year? When the trees, weeds, grasses and flowers are in bloom, the pollen ...
Just when you think you are in the clear of all the viruses that tend to spread during the winter season, you quickly learn that even the warmer weather during spring can also bring about the common cold. Yuck! Fortunately, our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail has some advice on how you can not only treat the common cold virus should you become ill, but also ways you can prevent getting sick in ...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans, leading to nearly 700,000 deaths each year. While there some risk factors for heart disease that you can’t control, you can take steps to control some risk factors. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Pineville wants to share some tips this month on doing just that. Can Exercise Prevent Heart Disease? While there’s no way to 100% prevent heart disease, exercise is ...
Did you make out a list of resolutions for 2020? If you’re like many Americans, you’re looking to improve your health in the new year. That probably includes getting more exercise. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Pineville wants to take a few minutes to share some tips and insight about exercise. Read on as we take a look! Am I Getting Enough Exercise? That’s a bit of a trick question—enough ...
" According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 11,000 to 13,000 cases of strep throat are diagnosed among Americans in a given year. And while you might think a fever is a logical symptom of strep throat, not having one doesn’t mean you’re free and clear of strep. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Pineville wants you to know what signs to watch for when it comes to strep ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 75 million people living in the United States are living with high blood pressure. Unfortunately, many Americans might not even realize they have it, as high blood pressure can occur without any symptoms. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Pineville wants you to know what can cause high blood pressure, as well as ways you can help maintain a healthy blood pressure for years to ...
