So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Ballantyne has answers, and treatment, for you.  Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious viral disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but other viruses can also cause it. Also sometimes known as the “kissing disease,” mono is spread through saliva and can even be passed from person to person from sharing cutlery and utensils. According to the CDC, mono occurs mainly ...

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The healthcare industry has evolved to include telehealth urgent care, an innovative technology that has made it easier for people worldwide to access healthcare virtually.  This medical service offers faster urgent care visits through virtual appointments, providing services from physical exams to diagnostics, which allows healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely, providing care, support, and information from a distance. This can be particularly beneficial for patients with mobility or transportation issues, with busy schedules ...

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Ear infections are one of the most common infections to get, especially in young children. In fact, most children have at least one ear infection before they start kindergarten! Having ear pain is a classic symptom of an ear infection, but it doesn’t necessarily have to occur in order to have one. Check out our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne team’s latest blog below to learn more about ear infections. Where Do Ear Infections ...

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When the entire world dealt with the effects of the pandemic, each community and industry had to shift to either stay open or continue to provide a service. That certainly was the case with the healthcare industry! We are grateful for the perseverance of our community, and we are happy to share that the pandemic’s emergency status is set to expire in May! That means that certain processes and procedures that were in place ...

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Getting enough sleep at night has more benefits than just avoiding excess sleepiness when your alarm goes off. In addition to helping you power through your day, it is crucial for maintaining your immune system and helping your entire body function better. Also, quality sleep is important for your mental health and can help you focus all day and even learn more efficiently. We love sleep! Our AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne team explains why you ...

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Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...

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A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery.  If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...

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Local urgent care centers in Ballantyne, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room.  Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...

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Any time you have a deep or barking cough when you are sick, it can indicate that you have developed some sort of upper respiratory infection. Bronchitis and pneumonia are both infections that can start with similar symptoms, so it can be hard to tell what you are suffering from on your own. It is important to remember that most upper respiratory infections stay mild to moderate and never require professional medical attention. People with ...

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What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers.    What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...

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