It’s that time of year again when your friendly AFC team refreshes your memory about RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. This pesky illness is not only a nuisance in our community, but it can also be dangerous or even deadly for your newborns and infants. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team understands the risks associated with RSV, so we explain more below about this particular virus and what to watch for in terms of ...
This season is a hard time for parents as the flu, colds, RSV and COVID-19 are circulating all around us. No parent wants to be woken up to the dreaded phrase of “I don’t feel good,” knowing what is to come for the morning and days after. The flu season is fast-approaching, and doing what you can now to help keep your kids healthy is crucial for all parents. The flu shot can be ...
As a prominent care provider of accessible primary care, urgent care, and occupational medicine services nationwide, American Family Care (AFC) is uniquely positioned to guide and educate the public on pertinent health issues, such as the FDA’s recent decisions on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine. The FDA held a Non-Prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting on September 11-12, 2023, to deliberate on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cough ...
Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal Home remedies for warts might not be as effective as you hope, so we recommend seeing an urgent care doctor for wart removal to treat these pesky growths at their source. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear almost anywhere on the body, causing both physical discomfort and self-consciousness. This article takes you through everything you need to know about ...
There are so many different illnesses out there that can make you feel really sick. While a mild cold may just be a minor nuisance, certain infections like the flu or COVID-19 can knock you down for a few days or even become dangerous. When you start to experience any sort of symptoms of illness, it can be frustrating or even a bit scary in the beginning. We can thank the pandemic for that! Our ...
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 ...
Sports Physicals: Getting Ready to Go Back to School Before hitting the field, court, or track, there's a crucial checkpoint that ensures the well-being of our student-athletes: sports physicals. These check-ups are a proactive approach to safeguarding the health and performance of young athletes. They not only fulfill school and sports league requirements but also serve as a comprehensive assessment to detect and prevent potential health issues. Pre-Register The Importance of Sports Physicals Physicals ...
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 ...
I Have an STD, But I'm Not Sexually Active If you have contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD) but are not sexually active, there are a few reasons why this could be the case. "STD" refers to the constellation of diseases that result from a sexually transmitted infection (STI). For example, cervical cancer is an STD from the STI of HPV. Though it is possible to contract an STI even if you are not ...
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 ...
Physical for sports exams, also known as pre-participation physical examinations (PPEs), help determine whether a person is physically fit to participate in organized sports activities. This physical exam aims to identify any possible medical conditions that could put the athlete at risk for severe injury or illness during practice or competition. Sports physicals are typically done annually, though some states may require more frequent exams based on age and the type of sport being played ...
We are lucky to live in such a beautiful community in eastern Tennessee! Sevierville is a great place to live year-round, but we personally enjoy the summer season here. With so much to do and the lovely weather to enjoy, what’s not to love? Although the summer season is enjoyed by many, there are certain precautions you should be taking in order to stay safe from the harsh summer sun. Our AFC Urgent Care ...
While it is possible to develop lower back and leg pain from COVID, there are also several other causes. As experts in urgent healthcare services, AFC in Sevierville indicates why you might be experiencing back pain after COVID and explains some other reasons you might have lower back pain. Lower Back and Leg Pain from COVID Lower back pain is a possible symptom of COVID-19. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, given ...
