by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Social Joey | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Social Joey | Sep 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Social Joey | Aug 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Social Joey | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Getting bitten by an animal certainly isn’t pleasant. Most animal bites are caused by pets, like dogs and cats, and are most common among children. Even though children are most often bitten, adults can get bitten, too! If you’ve been bitten by an animal, it’s...
by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Progress with COVID-19 has come a long, long way. It’s crazy to think that only just a year and a half ago, none of us even knew this virus existed. Now, scientists and medical experts alike have developed vaccines that provide immunity for months and tests that...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s natural to think that most rashes that show up on your child at camps like YMCA Summer Camp or Covenant Day School Summer Camp can be easily treated with some OTC creams or other medications, but that’s not always the case! Some will go away over time, and some...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Everyone gets scraped and cut at some point. Most of the time, these kinds of wounds or lacerations are minor and heal without any treatment at all. However, sometimes cuts require sutures (more commonly known as stitches) to heal correctly. How are you supposed to...
by Social Joey | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Whether it’s at a YMCA Summer Camp or during a sporting event at Covenant Day School Summer Camp, injuries happen. So, if your child is dealing with sore ribs or a hurt ankle, is it time to take him or her to get an X-ray? It could be, and our team at AFC Urgent Care...
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