Now that our kids are back in school and we have the home, work, school and activities routine down for another year, we all cross our fingers and hope to avoid the slew of illnesses circulating about. Unfortunately, chances are that at least one of your kids will get sick in the next few months. That’s just the nature of having little kids in the school system! While there are many different illnesses that ...
Common illnesses like colds or predictable conditions like seasonal allergies can sometimes be easy to diagnose on your own, but there are many different kinds of illnesses and conditions that are trickier to pinpoint at home. That’s where we come in! Our team is highly knowledgeable and can help diagnose you faster. In addition to a physical exam, we have a variety of diagnostic tools at our disposal to help us along the way ...
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 ...
Stopping an addictive habit is one of the hardest things you can set out to do. It takes so much willpower and dedication to change your life if you have been struggling with this habit for years or the majority of your life. Smoking is one of those habits that has no health benefits to you and will only cause you struggles later in life with health complications and physical changes to your body. Our ...
Taking care of your body should always be your top priority. Eating right, getting good sleep and exercising regularly may all be at the top of your lists, but getting tested for STDs should actually be on there, too. If you are sexually active, STDs are always a risk no matter your situation. While you should certainly get tested if you are experiencing symptoms, you also should be tested regularly even if you aren’t ...
We are in the heart of the summer season here in the Arden area, and we are glad for it! However, with the increased time spent outside running around in the grass and exploring our community, you need to be on the lookout for ticks. Ticks are everywhere right now, so recognizing them and removing them from your clothes and body quickly can help reduce your risk of contracting Lyme disease this season. Read on ...
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, know that you certainly are not alone. More than 80 million Americans experience seasonal allergy symptoms every year, making it the most common condition in the United States. Now that we are in the heart of allergy season, chances are that your symptoms have made an appearance in a big way. If you are looking for ways to help reduce your symptoms, our AFC Urgent Care Arden team offers ...
Infections come in all shapes and sizes, and each one has the potential to infect you in a different part of your body. When it comes to salmonella infections, your intestinal tract is affected and it causes gastrointestinal symptoms to appear. A salmonella infection is a kind of food poisoning that you contract when you eat or drink contaminated food or water. Often, symptoms of salmonella look like the stomach flu or stomach bug. Our ...
Summertime is one of the best seasons in the Arden area, that’s for sure! School is out, the weather is warm and the sun shines brightly. More people tend to be out and about during this time of year, which means that the chance of experiencing a sunburn is high starting now and throughout the summer. While the redness and pain from a sunburn will eventually fade, the damage will have already been done ...
No one ever wants to get hurt, but sometimes it’s just a part of life. If you are an active person, it’s bound to happen every once in a while. While minor injuries like cuts and scrapes will heal on their own, serious injuries like broken bones need to be treated to avoid further injury. No matter how the injury occurs, it can be a scary experience! Broken bones are usually pretty obvious ...
If you are a parent or have a busy household, you know how crazy life can get. It seems like every day falls into the same predictable routine of organized chaos, right down to the shuffle out the door in the morning to the bath time, teeth brushing and books before bed. After your kids are finally asleep, what do you do? Chances are you head for the couch with remote in hand. While relaxing ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 South Asheville 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 ...
So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in South Asheville 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 ...
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 ...
Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery. If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...
Local urgent care centers in South Asheville, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room. Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...
It is always hard to see your children not feel well! It seems like there are so many different illnesses that could infect your child, especially in the winter months. Upper respiratory illnesses like bronchitis and pneumonia are possibilities, alongside more common illnesses like colds or the flu. While anyone can get pneumonia and bronchitis, it can be particularly dangerous for young children to contract these types of upper respiratory infections. Want to know more ...
