Many infections tend to be more widespread in the winter months. In addition to common illnesses like colds and influenza, upper respiratory infections like bronchitis and pneumonia are also possible. If you wake up one morning with a new cough or are feeling pressure in your chest, keep an eye on your symptoms! While the majority of bronchitis and pneumonia cases stay mild to moderate and never require prompt medical attention, they can sometimes become ...
What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers. What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...
The winter season can bring about a lot of changes to our lives. We are spending more time indoors, perhaps seeing less people and doing less activities, and that can cause a lot of mood changes! While having the winter blues every so often is not usually a cause for concern, there is a specific disorder that is linked to the change in season that you need to be on the lookout for. Our AFC ...
Getting sick is a common part of the winter season. With all of the illnesses surrounding us, staying healthy can be particularly tricky at this time of year. Chances are that you have already come into contact with at least a few different viral or bacterial infections. If you do wind up with an infection, make sure you receive a proper diagnosis and treatment plan as soon as possible. Since viral and bacterial infections work ...
Fevers are one of the more common side effects of illness, especially for influenza! If you take your temperature and notice you are running a fever, don’t worry. In most cases, fevers are our body’s way of taking care of us when we are ill. Some fevers can be minor and be barely noticeable, while others are considered serious and produce unpleasant secondary symptoms. If you are wondering what symptoms to look out ...
After the last couple of years, we should be experts in protecting ourselves from illness! We know to prioritize staying home when sick and practice proper social distancing when needed. This can all come in handy during the flu season. The cold and flu season is here for the year, so it is important to take proper precautions to prevent serious illness. This includes getting your annual flu shot! Our AFC Urgent Care Mooresville team ...
In the hustle and bustle of your day, you don’t have time to feel ill! This is especially true if your head starts to hurt. Headaches can make even the most simple tasks hard to accomplish. Luckily, many headaches are minor and can be treated at home with some simple measures. In rarer circumstances, a headache could indicate an emerging medical emergency. Our AFC Urgent Care Mooresville team explains all things headache below. What ...
Being a parent is hard work! In addition to caring for our children in the normal day to day, you also have to deal with external factors like getting sick. It is especially important at this time of year when there are so many illnesses circulating about. One illness that requires special attention is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Anyone can develop RSV, but it is particularly dangerous in small children and infants. If your ...
When you are suffering from a bacterial infection, antibiotics are one of the most reliable ways to ensure quick relief. They go to work quickly in the body and can make you feel better within a few days. If you are on other medications, though you always have to be cautious about drug interactions to avoid any unnecessary or dangerous side effects. That is why it is so important to get a proper diagnosis and ...
Vertigo and general dizziness can often be discussed in the same diagnostic conversations, but their sensations and causes are different. When you are dizzy, your body is going through some type of situational or environmental imbalance, where vertigo results from inner ear troubles and equilibrium issues. It is important to know which one you are experiencing so you can seek the appropriate treatment. Our staff at AFC Urgent Care Mooresville can help you better understand ...
When your child is in the preteen to teenage years, he or she is growing like a weed! It seems like you are constantly buying new clothes or shoes. If you start to notice some posture changes in your child after a recent growth spurt, you may begin to wonder if he or she is developing scoliosis. Scoliosis is a developmental growth issue that affects the way the spine is stacked. Instead of in a ...
Contracting an STD should be treated like any other common illness you have. Testing for and treating the problem will help you overcome it quicker and prevent the problem from getting worse. If you know you have an STD, you can also avoid passing on to another person. Your sexual health directly impacts the rest of your overall health, so it needs to be treated as such. If you are planning to change partners soon ...
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, the change in season may be your least favorite time of the year. The itchy eyes, runny nose and generally unwell feeling can exhaust you! Unfortunately, if you have consistent allergy symptoms, you may develop seasonal asthma as well throughout your life. There is a strong relationship between the triggers of asthma and allergies, so that is why we see such a relationship between the two. If you think ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Mooresville is dedicated to providing you quality care with a simple, yet effective approach. While we understand that needing urgent medical care can be scary, our goal is to serve you to the very best of our ability and make your experience as positive as it can be. We know that there are a variety of local urgent care facilities to choose from when you need to seek medical ...
Getting medical care from urgent care centers can be tricky. Sure, prices are lower, but does that mean that you’re sacrificing knowledge and expertise that you might otherwise find in the hospital system? Maybe at some centers, but that’s not the case with us! We are proud to employ top-notch medical providers who have lots of experience and care deeply about their patients. Read on to learn more about our AFC Urgent Care ...
Mesenteric lymphadenitis (more commonly known as mesenteric adenitis) is not an overly concerning condition. It usually only occurs among children and young teens, and it typically goes away on its own within a few days or few weeks. Just like with pretty much any condition, though, it can cause concerning symptoms in rare cases. Read on to learn more from our AFC Urgent Care Mooresville team. What Is Mesenteric Adenitis? Mesenteric adenitis refers to the ...
Bug bites happen all the time in the spring and summer. Even if you didn’t mean to disturb a bee or wasp, they’re tough to avoid if you spend an extended amount of time outdoors during warm weather. That said, most bug bites are relatively harmless. There are some cases, though, in which they can cause some concern. Our AFC Urgent Care Mooresville team explains below, so keep reading! What Bug Bit Me ...
Although kidney stones most often affect older adults, they can affect anyone at any age. And if you do happen to get one, it isn’t any fun to experience. Learn more about them from our AFC Urgent Care Mooresville team below! What Are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones are hard deposits made up of substances that have crystallized in the urinary system. The kidneys and urinary system filter out lots of waste all the time ...
Every company or business has its own pitch. Whether they boast cheaper prices, better customer service or whatever the case may be, there’s always a reason to choose their brand. What separates our AFC center from most companies, though, is the fact that we hold true to what we advertise. We do, indeed, provide top-quality care at an affordable price, while providing it quick enough so that our patients don’t have to wait ...
Easy bruising isn’t as uncommon as you might think. It’s much more common as people grow older, as older adults have thinner skin and less padding to guard their blood vessels from trauma, resulting in more bruises. However, some underlying conditions can lead to more bruising. Our AFC Urgent Care Mooresville team further explains below. What Is a Bruise? A bruise is a mark on the skin caused by blood trapped under the ...
