So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in SW Charlotte 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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It is normal to feel aches and pains in your ears every once in a while. Seasonal allergies, a recent trip or a change in altitude are all common reasons for ear discomfort. When you are experiencing lingering ear pain coupled with other symptoms, it may indicate that you have an ear infection. Ear infections are a common condition that can usually be resolved at home. Our AFC Urgent Care Tyvola Road team explains more ...

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Our community has experienced quite a lot over the course of the pandemic! We rolled with the punches, adjusted to the changes and made our way through all of the uncertainty. We are proud to serve this determined community. Now that the pandemic’s emergency status is set to expire this spring, things will change across the country in some ways, including aspects of telemedicine. That shouldn’t worry you, though! An in-person visit to ...

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We are all so busy in our daily lives that it can be hard to prioritize sleep! It is often the first thing to go when we are busy working, packing lunches, cleaning the house or even just hitting the “next episode” button on your TV. But getting a proper amount of sleep each night is crucial to your overall health. It can help maintain your immune system and help your entire body function better ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Local urgent care centers in SW 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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A variety of different illnesses can cause symptoms like a cough, chest discomfort and fatigue. You may not suspect an infection like pneumonia or bronchitis right away, but these types of upper respiratory infections are always a possibility at this time of year! Receiving an accurate diagnosis when you are sick can help prevent more serious issues or a more severe infection from occurring. Certain bacterial cases of pneumonia and bronchitis need treatment to prevent ...

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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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