by Social Joey | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Every year, one in four adults aged 65 or older will fall. Falls can result in devastating injuries like broken bones, and falling once can double the chances of a second fall. There are many ways to prevent falls from happening in your home, and our AFC Urgent Care...
by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Many of us know what getting a sinus infection is like. We feel stopped up and off-kilter, but thankfully the symptoms typically subside after a few days. While nasal and throat congestion are two of the most common types of sinusitis symptoms, headaches are something...
by Social Joey | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
The COVID-19 vaccine has recently been deemed safe for everyone ages 5 and up. This is great news—especially for schools. If you are planning to take your child to get the COVID-19 vaccine during flu season, it might be a good idea to get both at the same time. In...
by Social Joey | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ringworm is a common fungal infection and doesn’t have anything at all to do with an actual worm. In fact, this type of infection was originally termed “ringworm” because of the way it forms circular rashes (rings) with redness and itchiness. Our AFC Urgent Care...
by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
There are few things worse than having an upset stomach and feeling nauseous. This condition can completely throw off your day, making you feel like you can’t get too far from the toilet and limiting the foods and drinks you can enjoy. Luckily, our AFC Urgent Care...
by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
A yeast infection occurs when the body’s natural yeast (Candida) grows out of control. Yeast infections most often develop in the vagina, but they can also develop in other moist areas on the body, such as the mouth, gut and throat. They can also happen to men, but...
by Social Joey | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Bronchitis is nothing to sneeze at. It’s a painful respiratory illness that can last much longer than anticipated, in addition to having the ability to lead to more serious illnesses, like pneumonia. Older adults (over the age of 65) and young children (under the age...
by Social Joey | Sep 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
STDs are quite a big problem in the United States today. In fact, one in five people has an STD, which is an all-time high. Getting tested for STDs is more important than you might realize, and it’s also quick and easy. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson provides...
by Social Joey | Aug 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you’ve developed a rash this summer, you’re certainly not alone. It’s possible to get a rash during any time of the year, but rashes are more common during the summer months. Most rashes can be successfully treated at home, and our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team...
by Social Joey | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Pulled muscles are the worst, and they are certainly much more common to experience as you age. If you’ve pulled a muscle recently, what can you do to help it feel better and get back to living your previously active lifestyle? Our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team shares...
