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Heat rash is sometimes called prickly heat or sweat rash. It's typically a harmless condition but causes severe itching on the skin. In this condition, a person will experience small red spots in places where most of the sweat collects. The most common areas are the armpits, back, chest, groin, elbow ceases and under the breasts. Heat rash is usually caused by excessive sweating, commonly in summer or hot climates. For same-day heat rash ...

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If you have a broken bone or a fracture, urgent care may be able to help. Learn the different types of fractures (broken bones), what we treat, and when to go to the ER vs. urgent care. How Do You Know a Bone is Broken? Every year, millions of people break a bone. Broken bones typically result from a trauma like a fall, car accident, or sports injury. Medical conditions such as osteoporosis or repetitive ...

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This summer, it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of dehydration. When participating in activity under the sun’s strong rays, you’re at a higher risk of dehydration which can cause a range of uncombable and debilitating symptoms. Proper hydration is vital for proper body function, so can dehydration cause muscle aches? This blog will explore the answer to that question and explain when to seek medical attention for dehydration ...

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Tennis elbow is a condition that causes significant discomfort to the arm. If you’re someone who participates in frequent physical activity, you could be at risk for getting tennis elbow. It’s important to recognize how the condition feels and what causes it. This blog will explore the symptoms and treatment options for tennis elbow. For same-day care, visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent Care Bedford. Our medical providers can examine your condition ...

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Physical for sports exams, also known as pre-participation physical examinations (PPEs), help determine whether a person is physically fit to participate in organized sports activities. This physical exam aims to identify any possible medical conditions that could put the athlete at risk for severe injury or illness during practice or competition. Sports physicals are typically done annually, though some states may require more frequent exams based on age and the type of sport being played ...

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Ear infections are quite common, especially in children. The symptoms of an ear infection can be painful and an ear infection can result in a loss of hearing if it’s not treated. Anytime you or your children start to experience the symptoms of an ear infection visit AFC Urgent Care Bedford right away to have one of our medical providers perform an ear exam. For same-day ear infection treatment, visit the walk-in clinic at ...

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Now that the warmer weather is here and people are going to be spending more time outside it’s important to protect yourself from ticks. Tick bites can cause Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that can cause severely disabling symptoms. Every year more than 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease and that number is increasing every year. Knowing what to watch out for and how to protect yourself from tick bites is important ...

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While it is possible to develop lower back and leg pain from COVID, there are also several other causes. As experts in urgent healthcare services, AFC in Bedford indicates why you might be experiencing back pain after COVID and explains some other reasons you might have lower back pain.    Lower Back and Leg Pain from COVID Lower back pain is a possible symptom of COVID-19. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, given ...

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So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Bedford 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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