What Is a Sinus Headache Caused By?

What Is a Sinus Headache Caused By?

Does your head ever feel tight? Do you have a headache that feels like the pain gets worse whenever you bend over or down? If so, you’re probably dealing with a sinus headache. Sinus headaches are a symptom of sinus infections, and our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne team...
How Would I Know If I Have Ringworm?

How Would I Know If I Have Ringworm?

If you didn’t already know, ringworm isn’t actually what you might think it is. Despite its name, ringworm doesn’t have anything to do with worms! Ringworm is a skin infection that is caused by a fungus, not a worm. This type of infection can happen among both humans...
What to Do About Nausea

What to Do About Nausea

Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms that can be caused by numerous conditions. While they’re often caused by pregnancy and stomach bugs, feelings of nausea and vomiting can also be caused by loads of other things. Nausea and vomiting are awful feelings, but...
What Causes a Yeast Infection?

What Causes a Yeast Infection?

Although they’re uncomfortable to talk about and certainly uncomfortable to experience, vaginal yeast infections are very common among women. In fact, up to three of four women will experience a yeast infection at some point in their lives. Keep reading as our AFC...
What Causes Bronchitis?

What Causes Bronchitis?

It seems like everyone is getting sick with respiratory illnesses lately, and bronchitis is yet another respiratory illness to add to the list. In fact, acute bronchitis is one of the most common respiratory illnesses—especially during cold and flu season—due to its...
What Do I Need to Know About STD Testing?

What Do I Need to Know About STD Testing?

Getting tested for STDs is important for those who are sexually active. STDs can cause many long-term health problems when left untreated and undiagnosed, but they’re also quite treatable if you get tested frequently and know you have one. Our AFC Urgent Care...
Ways to Treat Gout

Ways to Treat Gout

If you have gout, you’re certainly aware of the pain and discomfort it can cause. This form of arthritis affects more than 3 million people in the U.S. every year, but luckily, there are ways you can successfully deal with the pain at home! Read on as our team at AFC...
How Bad Is It to Pull a Muscle?

How Bad Is It to Pull a Muscle?

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 Ballantyne team is here to provide some helpful answers and...