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 ...
The winter season can be hard on us all. We have already battled our way through a spike in respiratory illnesses and it seems like spring and summer are still so far away. In response to the already-eventful winter season, it is common to experience a bit more sadness or loneliness at this time of year. While it is OK to occasionally be sad or have hard days, lingering negative feelings and symptoms of depression ...
Has the flu snuck its way into your home? If it has, we feel for you! Having a sick family while being sick yourself can be one of the harder moments as a parent. While influenza can make you and your family feel sick for a few days, there is hope for a full recovery on the horizon. Since influenza is a viral illness, most cases just require time and patience until you overcome the ...
You have probably heard it all over the news lately, but the number of upper respiratory infection cases is really high this season. Chances are that you have either been sick yourself already or know someone who has been! Included in this list of potential illnesses are influenza and RSV. Did you know that you could have multiple infections at one time? We want you to stay as healthy as possible this season, so check ...
If you are sick, chances are that you are experiencing a variety of different symptoms that keep you laying low and resting for a few days. One of these symptoms could be a fever! Fevers are your body’s natural fight against infection and are actually working to help you overcome whatever illness you are suffering from. Read on as the AFC Urgent Care Tyvola Road team shares the details below. How Does a Fever ...
The cold and flu season can make any parent’s head spin! There are so many different circulating illnesses that the chances that your child will get sick this year at least once is relatively high. Thankfully, we have resources like the flu shot to help minimize the risk of contracting at least one version of the flu each year. Your AFC Urgent Care Tyvola Road team encourages you to get your entire family vaccinated ...
Pregnancy can be such an exciting time in life! With all of the planning, preparing, and dreaming about your future child, it can keep you busy. Being pregnant also brings its share of body changes, some of which can be painful and potentially worrisome. Included in this list is an increased risk of experiencing headaches. While most headaches during pregnancy are related to stress, fatigue or a change in hormones, some headaches are indicative of ...
The development of antibiotics is one of the world’s greatest discoveries! They are an incredible advancement in modern medicine and have greatly reduced our risk of serious illness or death when suffering from a bacterial infection. Taking a round of antibiotics is one of the easiest and most reliable ways to start feeling better quickly, but it is important to be careful about their use. If you are also currently taking another prescription, you ...
If you have ever experienced vertigo before, you know what it feels like to have your world shift on its axis and spin around you. It can be a life-altering sensation that leaves you struggling to get through your daily life. Keeping an eye out for symptoms of vertigo can help you catch it early and can help reduce the severity of the attack! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Tyvola Road offers some details ...
Feeling that painful twinge in your lower back or neck can be scary. Many of us have likely experienced this feeling before, so how concerned should you be if you pull a muscle? Our AFC Urgent Care of Tyvola Road team is here to provide some helpful answers and information on muscle strains, so read on! How Severe Is a Pulled Muscle? Pulled muscles, or muscle strains, vary in severity. A muscle strain occurs when ...
