So, you came down with influenza. We are sorry you are feeling sick! Even if you take all of the proper precautions like getting your flu shot, eating healthy and sleeping well, there is always the chance you still will get sick. We want you to feel better and avoid spreading it around to your friends or family. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team explains what to expect from this year’s flu virus below ...
A fever is a relatively common side effect of illness, especially influenza. If you experience a fever while you are sick, don’t panic! Fevers are our bodies’ natural response to illness. Some fevers might appear with no other symptoms other than the reading on the thermometer, while others may cause us to feel really sick. In either case, they can be helpful! Read on to learn more about fevers from our AFC Urgent Care ...
The cold and flu season is unwelcome for parents and kids alike! No one wants to get sick, especially as the holidays loom closer. That is why we recommend that everyone get their yearly flu shot as soon as possible, if you haven’t already. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville explains the importance of an annual flu shot below. Is the Flu Shot the Same Every Year? Viruses are evolving and changing all ...
Any time your head starts to hurt, it can feel worrisome. This is probably due to the fact that head pain causes can range from mild dehydration all the way to a blood clot or stroke! Since head pain can be as simple as a minor nuisance or as serious as a life threatening condition, it is important to know when it is OK to stay home to treat your symptoms and when seeking medical ...
You have probably heard before that RSV is particularly dangerous for infants and small children, but did you know that adults can contract it as well? While it is true that the more severe infections are more common in infants, adults can still feel the effects as well. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, attaches itself to the lungs and respiratory tract and can produce a wide variety of symptoms. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team ...
Expecting a new baby is such an exciting part of life. Building the crib, painting the nursery and watching your baby grow are all such fulfilling activities! Along with the excitement, however, comes the increased risk of illness. If you are sick, seeking relief is usually at the top of your mind, but it needs to be done carefully in order to avoid any unpleasant side effects or risks. Antibiotics fall into the “sometimes OK ...
If you have vertigo, you are all too familiar with that sickening spinning and shifting sensation. Vertigo symptoms are much more than just a quick bout of dizziness! Knowing what vertigo is and how to help alleviate your symptoms can help you feel better while you wait for it to resolve. Let our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville walk you through all things related to vertigo below. What Can I Expect From a Vertigo ...
As your child grows, he or she will go through many well-child checks to ensure healthy development and growth. If you start to notice a change in his or her spine after a growth spurt between appointments, you may wonder if scoliosis is to blame. If your child has scoliosis, it means that his or her spine has grown into an “S” or “C” shape instead of the normal vertical line. It may be visible ...
Contracting an STD is like contracting any other illness. Failure to test and diagnose the specific problem leaves you vulnerable to your infection getting worse and increases your chance of spreading it to other people. Protecting your sexual health is one of the best things you can do for yourself! Getting tested for an STD is important when you change partners, enter a new relationship or if you start to experience any sort of unpleasant ...
If you have recently noticed an increase in wheezing, coughing and trouble breathing after exercise or exertion, there is a chance that you have developed asthma! Did you know that some adults can actually develop asthma later in life even if they didn’t have it as children? It’s not uncommon to have individuals in their 50s or 60s get an asthma diagnosis after living the majority of their lives without it. Typically, a ...
Stay active and participating in their favorite sports is great for kids’ bodies and minds. However, whether they are participating in a structured activity or just playing ball outside, there is always a risk that they could get hurt. Would you know how to help your child if he or she came to you complaining of an injury? We deal with sports-related injuries quite often at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville, so we can offer some ...
There are actually many different types of bone fractures. It’s true that some are more serious than others, but no matter the type, fractures are no fun to experience. More likely than not, they’re caused by acute physical trauma and pain, although they can be caused over time by overuse and too much pressure on a certain limb. Read on to learn more about fractures from our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team! What ...
Although it’s not the most well-known condition, mesenteric adenitis is relatively common among children and young teens. It’s often mistaken for appendicitis, but it’s much less severe. Read on to learn more about it and its common causes from our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team. What Is Mesenteric Adenitis? Mesenteric adenitis (also known as mesenteric lymphadenitis) is the swelling of the lymph nodes in the mesentery, which attaches the intestines to the ...
When you get bitten by a mosquito or any type of bug, the last thing you want to happen other than an allergic reaction is for the bite to get infected. However, this tends to happen to a lot of people, since it can be really hard to refrain from scratching an itchy bite or sting. Read on to learn more about bug bites and stings from our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team! What Should ...
If they run in the family, a person’s kidney stone risk will be higher than normal. However, this doesn’t mean that taking steps to prevent kidney stones and other urinary issues will be for nothing! Read on to learn more about kidney stones and what you can do to prevent them from our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team. What Are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones are hard deposits made up of substances that have ...
Allergies are extremely common right now. Millions of Americans suffer from the sneezes and sniffles during this time of year, but how can everyone be sure that allergies are, indeed, what they’re experiencing? Couldn’t the symptoms be a sign of a common cold, too? Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team offers some helpful answers to these questions below, so keep reading! How Are Cold Symptoms Different Than Allergies? While the symptoms of seasonal ...
Bruising happens to everyone. Sometimes, you inadvertently run into a door that you’ve avoided a thousand times before and wake up with a black-ish, blue-ish bruise in the morning. Other times, though, you wake up with a bruise that you aren’t sure how you acquired. There are several explanations as to why this happens, and our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team explains why below. What Is a Bruise? Before learning what may cause ...
All gastrointestinal (GI) diseases should be taken seriously, but not all of them are life-threatening or cause for hugely serious concern. GI diseases are very common, as between 60 and 70 million Americans deal with them every year. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team provides other helpful information about GI disorders and diseases below, so keep reading to learn more! How Serious Are GI Diseases? It really depends on the type of disease you are ...
Yes, mono is a highly contagious viral illness. Although teens and young adults most often get sick with mono, anyone can get it. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team highlights some important info that you need to know about mono below, so keep reading! What Is Mono? Mono, or infectious mononucleosis, is a group of symptoms that is usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It’s known as the “kissing disease” because it’s spread ...
A few months ago, “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections were extremely rare. The CDC predicted that breakthrough infections would be infrequent during the original strain of COVID-19, and even during the delta variant. However, this is not the case with omicron. Continue reading to learn why breakthrough infections are more frequent with the omicron variant from our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team. What Are Breakthrough Infections? According to the CDC, breakthrough infections happen when a person tests ...
