Nausea is one of the most unpleasant feelings out there, and some people are more prone to feeling it than others. Even though the feeling of nausea is pretty miserable, it’s also extremely treatable. There are lots of things you can do at home to get your stomach feeling back to normal, and our AFC Urgent Care NC team lists them below. Read on! Here’s what to do: Avoid lying down. Read on →

Yes, it’s true that yeast infections are quite common among women. In fact, according to the CDC, nearly 75% of women will get a yeast infection at some point in their lives. While these infections are common, they’re also preventable! Our AFC Urgent Care TN center highlights some helpful yeast infection prevention tactics below, so read on. What Is a Yeast Infection? A yeast infection is a fungal infection. It occurs when there is an overgrowth of Candida, a type of fungus that lives inside the body, in a moist area of the body. Read on →

Most bouts of bronchitis are caused by a virus, and the past year and a half has basically been one long virus season. Like other viruses, COVID-19 can cause bronchitis, and if you have chronic bronchitis or other underlying health problems, you’re more likely to become severely ill if you catch the coronavirus. So, how worried should you be about getting bronchitis this year? Our AFC Urgent Care NC team answers that question and provides more helpful information below. Read on →

Did you know? STD rates in America are currently at an all-time high, as one in five people are infected. This is an alarming number, and it can easily be brought down with the correct education and increased STD testing numbers. Our team at AFC Urgent Care TN highlights the importance of getting STD tested below, so keep reading! What Is an STD? STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, are infections that typically spread from one person to another during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Read on →

For those who have gout, you’re well aware of how painful this condition can be. In fact, did you know that the condition now affects about 8.3 million Americans or 4% of the population? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care NC provides some further information about gout and what you can do to avoid future flare-ups. What gout is: Gout is a painful form of arthritis. When your body has extra uric acid, sharp crystals may form in the big toe or other joints, causing episodes of swelling and pain called gout attacks. Read on →

Pulling a muscle, to say the least, is not a pleasant experience. It’s painful, limits your mobility and takes quite a long time to make a full recovery. If you’ve recently pulled a muscle, you’re probably wondering what you can do to speed up your recovery process and limit the amount of pain you experience. Luckily, our AFC Urgent Care TN team has some tips and helpful information, so keep reading! Read on →

Getting bitten by an animal can happen to anyone, and it’s even more common during the summer months. Whether you’ve been bitten recently or not, it’s important to know what to do if your cat, dog or some other type of animal gets agitated and decides to take it out on your skin. Our AFC Urgent Care NC team explains what to do if you’ve been bitten by an animal below, so read on! Read on →

According to the CDC’s latest guidelines, the world really has begun to open up for those that have been fully vaccinated! However, because more and more people are out and about, the risk of getting another contagious illness has begun to increase. Our AFC Urgent Care TN team shares some further information about how to stay healthy and about our rapid flu, strep and COVID-19 tests below, so keep reading! Read on →

As the weather starts to warm up and temperatures climb, the likelihood of getting a heat rash becomes greater and greater. We all know that heat rash is a thing, but it’s possible that not too many of us have ever actually experienced one. So, how does heat rash even happen? Our AFC Urgent Care NC team has some answers. What Causes a Heat Rash? With many children heading off to local summer and sports camps, it’s important to know what heat rash is and what causes it. Read on →

Stitches aren’t something that anyone really wants, but they’re necessary for a cut or laceration that is deep and can’t heal on its own. So, how are you supposed to know if the cut that you or your child has sustained warrants stitches? Our AFC Urgent Care TN team answers that question below, so read on! Here’s what to do: Check how wide and deep the laceration is. Stitches are necessary if the wound is deeper or longer than half an inch, opens so wide that you can’t get the edges together with just a little pressure or muscle or bone is exposed. Read on →