High blood pressure occurs when the pressure of the blood in your blood vessels is higher than it should be. Any reading lower than 120⁄80 mmHg is considered a normal reading, while anything 140⁄90 mmHg and higher is considered high blood pressure. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some insight about high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension. Who Gets High Blood Pressure? Anyone can have high blood ...
We all get tired from time to time, right? Right! But there does come a time when your tiredness might be a sign of a medical condition. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know the signs associated with fatigue, as well as the potential causes behind it. What Is Fatigue? More than 24 percent of Americans will experience fatigue at some point in their life. Fatigue is defined ...
The short answer is yes. Everyone is at risk of getting the flu. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 Americans were hospitalized last year due to flu symptoms. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some insight about the flu—and why the flu shot is important. Who Can Get a Flu Shot? According to the CDC, nearly everyone older ...
While a urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI) is often a simple fix if treatment is sought early, it can cause serious damage to one or both of your kidneys if treatment is delayed. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to seek treatment as soon as possible. What Is a Urinary Tract Infection? A urinary tract infection occurs when there is an infection somewhere in your urinary ...
Did you know that more than 2 million cases of walking pneumonia occur every year? If you happen to be one of them, have no fear. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah is here to help you feel as good as new! What Is Walking Pneumonia? As a milder form of pneumonia, walking pneumonia occurs when a bacterial infection affects your upper and lower respiratory tract. Although walking pneumonia is mostly experienced by school-age ...
Finally, you’re getting back into the swing of things since school has started. Then, bam. Here comes the sore throat, cough and fever. But does that mean it is bronchitis? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some basics about bronchitis, including its symptoms and when to seek medical care. Do I Have Bronchitis? When the lining of the bronchial tube becomes inflamed, bronchitis sets in. Symptoms can linger for anywhere ...
It never fails. You are standing in line or sitting at lunch, and the person beside you lets out a cough or sneeze without covering his or her mouth. Next thing you know, you are beginning to cough and sneeze yourself. How can you fend off a respiratory infection? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah shares some insight. What Is a Respiratory Infection? A respiratory infection is a very common viral infection that can ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentOoltewah’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentStrep'); Is a sore throat ruining your summer plans? There’s nothing worse than not being able to enjoy the beautiful days of summer because you aren’t feeling well. Wondering whether your sore throat could be strep throat? Stop by our urgent care center in Ooltewah to get a diagnosis and get started on the road to healing. What Is Strep Throat? Strep throat is a bacterial infection that ...
You know you’re supposed to get regular physical activity. But who wants to do the same thing over and over again?! The good news? You don’t have to! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some suggestions on upping your game when it comes to exercise. Take Action and See Results! While running every day is good and so is taking a Pilates class three times a week, it can ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentOoltewah’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentFlu'); The flu is more than an annoyance. Each year, an estimated 36,000 Americans die from complications of the flu. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to share some information about what steps you can take to prevent the flu. Consider the Flu Shot An annual flu shot is the single best way to prevent the flu. You may wonder why you need the ...
The end-of-year stress starts to come right around now each year. With all the hustle and bustle of work, school, other activities and getting ready for the holidays, sometimes the stress can take all the fun out of our days. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to offer you some tips to help identify stress and help keep it at bay! Don’t Let Stress Ruin the Fun… Are you ...
Trick or treat! Who has children already saying those words around the house in preparation for Halloween night? Since we still have a few weeks to go, our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help you and your family stay as healthy as possible for all the Halloween fun to be had around town! 3 Steps to Better Fall Health The following are ways to keep your health going strong in order to ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to know that when you purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from a local farmers market, not only are you benefiting the community’s economy, but you are also helping your health! Go Local! When was the last time you visited the Ooltewah Farmers Market? Next time you are in or around the Ooltewah Nursery and Landscape Co. on a Thursday, you might want to make time ...
Did you know that Grandparents Day is Sept. 10? The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to know what you have planned to help celebrate your grandparents this holiday, especially since close grandparent-grandchild relationships can be beneficial to your health. An Ever-lasting Bond Studies have found that grandparents who babysit their grandchildren could actually benefit from a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life. And it doesn’t even have to ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentOoltewah’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentSports'); Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah hopes you are as ready for sports season as we are! Did you bring your child in for a sports physical? If not, there’s still plenty of time to do so, as our urgent care center is open seven days a week for pediatric sports care and is conveniently located just across from Burger King on Little Debbie Parkway. However, if ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants to help you make your family’s transition from the careless days of summer to the stricter schedule of school as smooth as possible. Read on for some tips. Maintain a Positive Attitude For both parents and children, going back to school can be stressful. When your little ones are beginning a new school year, some level of anxiety is normal. As a result, it’s important ...
Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah understands the temptation that comes with summer—packing your days full of fun and staying up later. But it’s important for your health that you not sacrifice your sleep for a little extra fun. We have some tips to help you prioritize sleep and get back to feeling at your best. Summertime Sleep Tips for All One of the biggest issues with summer sleep is that our ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah knows how we all have those days where we just aren’t in the mood to do anything. Those days where fatigue gets the best of you. But what if the feeling of tiredness seems to occur every single day? At that point, you are probably tired of being tired and want to find your energy again—and we don’t blame you! Bounce Back From Fatigue Everyone ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to have some much-deserved fun over the summer. Everywhere you look during the summer, fireworks seem to be involved. Because of this, it’s important to practice firework safety to keep your summer happy and healthy. Have a Blast This Summer! First, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Therefore, although this might make you the “mean” parent, avoid letting your kids play with any ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah wants you to not only be healthy now—but to be healthy for years and years into the future. One way to do this is to make changes today that lead to a healthier tomorrow. Read on for some ways to help get on track for better health. Boost Your Health How’s your exercise routine going? If you want to stop reading this blog now or are ...
