COVID-19 cases have ebbed and flowed over the years, and while we enjoyed a relatively quiet spring and summer, cases are starting to rise again across the country and around eastern Tennessee. While that shouldn’t cause you to panic, it is time to refresh your memory about COVID-19 and the different symptoms to watch for. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team explains all about COVID-19 below so you can start preparing for the fall ...
We are so blessed to be able to celebrate each birthday and each milestone in our lives. Getting older is a privilege, but sometimes it can make certain things more challenging and can change our relationship with our own bodies. One of these changes is our sense of balance, and that can be negatively impacted with age and loss of muscle mass, among other factors. Falling at home can lead to serious injuries like broken ...
If you have been smoking for a long time, you know how addictive it is. You may have even tried to quit a few times but struggled to follow through. We know how hard it is, and we empathize with you! We also know how beneficial it will be to your body to finally give up the habit for good. Smoking negatively affects your entire body and increases your risk of serious health issues and ...
There are many viruses and bacteria strains out there that have the potential to get you sick, and there are many more ways for you to just be feeling unwell. Our bodies are incredibly complex, so any sort of deviation from the norm can cause us to feel less than our best. That’s where we come in! We can dig deeper into your symptoms to help provide you with the most accurate diagnosis possible ...
One of the amazing things about living in the South is the beautiful weather and sunny days that we get to enjoy during the summer. While you are out and about exploring, hiking or just playing with your kids outside, though, you are bound to come into contact with at least a few bugs this year. Many bugs and other creepy-crawlies are more of an annoyance than a real danger to you, but some can ...
Feeling sick or uncomfortable is always frustrating, but especially if you are starting to have symptoms of an STD. Sexually transmitted diseases are one of the most common illnesses across the country, affecting one in every five people in a given year. STDs can be passed from person to person quickly because some of them don’t cause symptoms. If you are sexually active, getting tested for STDs is something that you should be doing ...
Being an adult and a parent can be exhausting! In addition to your duties in the house and at work, you are responsible for the health and well-being of your kids. That includes being their chauffeur, their chef and the bedtime enforcer. After each long day, it can be really hard to find the motivation to turn your focus to your own health. However, it is so important to take care of your body and ...
If you have a broken bone or a fracture, urgent care may be able to help. Learn the different types of fractures (broken bones), what we treat, and when to go to the ER vs. urgent care. How Do You Know a Bone is Broken? Every year, millions of people break a bone. Broken bones typically result from a trauma like a fall, car accident, or sports injury. Medical conditions such as osteoporosis or repetitive ...
Getting hurt is a fact of life. Many injuries like minor cuts and scrapes can happen during everyday activities and usually aren’t a big deal. When a more significant accident or event happens and leaves you with the question of whether to seek medical care, the answer is easy! Come see us for a quick exam and to meet with one of our providers. Certain injuries require proper treatment in order to heal the ...
Coming down with some type of food poisoning is never a walk in the park. One minute you are laughing with your friends and eating some delicious takeout and the next, you are doubled over in pain and experiencing some pretty uncomfortable GI symptoms. It can be scary to experience food poisoning, but the good news is that the majority of people don’t require medical attention during this time and will recover within a ...
