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 ...

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Having a varied and colorful diet is one of the cornerstones to a healthy life. Whole grains, healthy proteins, fruits and vegetables all need to be incorporated into your diet so that you can give your body the nutrients it needs to thrive. You also need to ensure you are getting the right nutrients from your food, like calcium. Calcium is crucial to your bone health, but it also plays other important roles in your ...

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So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Sevierville has answers, and treatment, for you.  Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious viral disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but other viruses can also cause it. Also sometimes known as the “kissing disease,” mono is spread through saliva and can even be passed from person to person from sharing cutlery and utensils. According to the CDC, mono occurs mainly ...

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The healthcare industry has evolved to include telehealth urgent care, an innovative technology that has made it easier for people worldwide to access healthcare virtually.  This medical service offers faster urgent care visits through virtual appointments, providing services from physical exams to diagnostics, which allows healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely, providing care, support, and information from a distance. This can be particularly beneficial for patients with mobility or transportation issues, with busy schedules ...

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If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you might not welcome the change in season like other people do. As people head outside more frequently and open up their windows, you are probably hunkering down inside with a box of tissues and your nasal spray! Seasonal allergies can be really unpleasant. They tend to spike in the spring season when pollen is more prevalent in the air. Treating seasonal allergies the right way can help you ...

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