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Local urgent care centers in South Charlotte, 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 ...

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If your child comes home from school or daycare with an emerging cough, it is best to keep an eye on it. There are many different illnesses that can start with a cough, including upper respiratory illnesses like bronchitis or pneumonia. It is possible for anyone to contract these two infections, but it can be particularly dangerous for children to experience them. Our AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte team lays out the details regarding bronchitis ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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The winter season can affect us all differently. While some people embrace the colder temperatures and coziness inside their homes, others can struggle with the change in environment. It is especially common to experience periods of sadness or loneliness after the holidays are over. While being sad on occasion is a common part of life, persistent negative feelings can indicate that something is going on that needs to be investigated. Seasonal affective disorder is common ...

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It can be really hard to be a parent during the winter season! With all of the different illnesses that could potentially infect your child, it can keep you awake at night with worry. Included in the long list of infections at this time of year is influenza, or the flu. While the majority of flu infections stay mild to moderate and don’t require medical attention, it is crucial to keep an eye on ...

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There seems to be so many different ways we can get sick! With all of the possible illnesses circulating around at this time of year, chances are you have come into contact with at least a few different viruses or bacteria. If you come down with an infection, it is important to receive a diagnosis so you can treat it properly. Since viral and bacterial infections require different treatments, knowing what you have can speed ...

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Getting sick is never fun, no matter what kind of illness you have or the symptoms you are experiencing! If you do fall ill, one common symptom you could have is a fever. Fevers can occur without any secondary effects, or they can make you feel really sick. Even if you end up feeling miserable with your fever, most fevers are actually a good thing and are helping your body heal! If that seems confusing ...

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With so many illnesses circulating about during this time of year, it can make a parent’s head spin! Keeping your children healthy this season can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, we have resources like the flu shot to help us along the way. We recommend that all eligible children get the flu shot as early as possible in the season to protect them from serious illness. Our AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte team explains the importance ...

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Headaches can be such a pain, literally. If you have a headache, it can be hard to get through a normal day and be productive. While the vast majority of headaches can be treated at home with some simple measures, there is a small chance that your headache could indicate a serious problem. Our AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte team provides some info to help you better understand the red flags when it comes to ...

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Cold and flu season can feel overwhelming to new parents. With all of the different illnesses circulating about, it can be hard work keeping your infant healthy! One illness that is on the forefront of most parent’s minds is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Unfortunately, RSV season lines up alongside cold and flu season, so it can be hard to distinguish what your baby is suffering from right away. It can be especially hard ...

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Before the discovery of antibiotics, your prognosis due to an infection was dire. In fact, complications due to an infection were the cause of at least 30% of all recorded deaths. Today, antibiotics are incredibly effective in stopping infections in their tracks, but it is important to know in what situations they are effective. Our team at AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte explains more about responsible antibiotic use below! What Do Antibiotics Work Against? Antibiotics ...

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Feeling ill is never a fun thing to experience, and that is especially true when you are having a vertigo attack. Suffering through the spinning and world-shifting sensations can make it impossible to accomplish daily tasks. Vertigo and dizziness are often discussed in the same context, but their causes are actually quite different. Vertigo appears when your equilibrium has been thrown off, and it can make it hard to move or bend over without feeling ...

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Anyone can experience back pain! Just like adults, children are susceptible to injury or twinges from time to time. While sciatica is not as common in children, it still happens and can be incredibly painful. Since it is not as common in children, it is actually often misdiagnosed. Learning more about the condition can help you advocate for your child if he or she complains of pain to you. Our AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte ...

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Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDS, are a common diagnosis for many Americans every year. They are common enough that we offer STD testing right in our urgent care clinic. One in five people experience an STD in any given year, so it is crucial to have easy access to testing in the United States. Your sexual health is integral to your overall physical health, so it is important to get tested often to catch an ...

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Did you know that developing asthma isn’t just reserved for childhood? Unfortunately, adults are diagnosed with asthma all the time, even if they didn’t have any symptoms or risk factors as children. It is not unheard of to get an asthma diagnosis as a 50 or 60 years old after living without any symptoms previously. Usually, some sort of predisposition or chronic exposure to an irritant can trigger the emergence of asthma. If ...

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When you are looking for quick care, you need your experience to be convenient and efficient. When you choose AFC Urgent Care of South Charlotte, that is exactly what you will get. Our team of professionals is knowledgeable and passionate about patient care, and your care will always be our top priority. There are definitely other options out there when it comes to choosing where to go to be seen, but we know that we ...

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It takes a special kind of person to be able to provide quality medical care and to make their patients feel comfortable—our AFC center is full of those kinds of medical providers. Not only do we provide care that’s affordable and convenient, but our team is full of providers who care deeply for their patients. Read on to learn more about our AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte team. For non-emergency care, visit our ...

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Although this condition sounds scary, it’s often relatively harmless. Mesenteric adenitis will cause some stomach pain and discomfort for anywhere from a few days up to a couple of weeks, but it won’t cause any long-term issues once it subsides. Our AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte team explains more about this relatively common condition among children and young teens below. Keep reading! What Is Mesenteric Adenitis? Mesenteric adenitis (sometimes known as mesenteric lymphadenitis ...

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When you’re having fun outside and your enjoyment is interrupted by a painful bug bite or sting, it can be easy to worry. While this is not a bad reaction, most insect injuries aren’t really anything to actually get up in arms about. Bug bites and stings are usually minor, except for some that can get a little out of control. Keep reading to learn more from our AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte ...

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You’ve almost certainly heard of kidney stones before, if not dealt with one. Do you know what they actually are, though, or what they’re caused by? Read on to learn more from our AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte team. What Is a Kidney Stone? A kidney stone is a hard deposit in the urinary system made up of a variety of minerals and substances. The substances that combine into stones normally pass through ...

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