Excessive heat during the summer months can cause serious health concerns. Not only does sun exposure increase your risk of skin damage from UV rays, but spending time outdoors in the summer can quickly lead to dehydration. Dehydration occurs when our bodies utilize more water than we supply it with and it can lead to a variety of unpleasant symptoms such as nausea. Keep reading to learn more about the symptoms of dehydration. If you ...
During the summertime, there are few things as pleasant as enjoying the sunshine and the longer summer nights. However, the influx of mosquitos and other biting insects can drive people indoors once the weather warms up. For some, biting insects can be a major concern in the summer months. If you’re someone who suffers from large amounts of insect bites in the summertime, you may be wondering if you should consider seeking medical care ...
The warmer weather during the late spring and early summer months invites opportunities to spend more time outdoors. The summer is peak sports season for many busy families. Whether you’re joining the neighborhood kickball team, or your child is participating in little league for the first time, it is important to take steps to avoid injury while playing sports. Keep reading to learn more about common sports injuries and tips for preventing sports injuries ...
Injuries can happen suddenly. For seemingly minor injuries such as bruising, it may seem unnecessary to visit urgent care for treatment. However, bruising can indicate a variety of injuries, including sprains, fractures, and damage to tendons and ligaments which require medical treatment. Learn more about when bruising may indicate that you require medical treatment. If you’re experiencing bruising and are in need of rapid injury diagnosis and treatment, walk into AFC Urgent Care Bound ...
Waking up with a dry, scratchy throat is never a good feeling. Oftentimes, our first instinct is to assume that we have contracted an illness. Many common viral infections such as colds, as well as bacterial infections such as strep throat can lead to sudden onset sore throat. However, having a sore throat doesn’t always mean that you’re sick. Sore throats can also be caused by external irritants. Keep reading to learn whether ...
Sprained ankles are a very common injury. They can happen to anyone unexpectedly. You don’t need to be a star athlete to experience a sprained ankle - all it takes is one wrong step to injure your ankle. Although they are common injuries, they can be very painful and often require some time of rest without bearing weight on your ankle to fully heal. If you’re wondering whether you should seek medical care for ...
Illnesses can spread like wildfire. In most cases, common illnesses like colds and respiratory illnesses like RSV and the flu can spread very easily from person to person. In the case of mild symptoms, it may be difficult to justify taking a day off of work, which often leads to people coming to work or attending school while sick which can begin a surge in illness cases. It is important to understand the early signs ...
Injuries can happen suddenly. In the heat of the moment, it is easy to brush off an injury. However, muscle pain can linger and cause severe discomfort. Over exerting your muscles when they are injured can lead to further damage and discomfort. The recovery process for injured muscles may vary from case to case depending on the severity of the damage, part of the body and your activity level. It is never a good idea ...
With spring just around the corner, weather can become unpredictable. It is not uncommon to have extreme weather and rapid temperature changes as we transition from the winter season into the spring. During this time, it is important to understand how to be prepared for the weather when you plan on spending time outdoors. Hypothermia is a condition that occurs due to your body temperature dropping dangerously low. It is very dangerous and can be ...
Illness symptoms can be irritating to manage. However, it is important to seek early treatment for illness symptoms because in some cases, mild symptoms can develop into a more severe secondary infection. This is exactly what happens when you get a sinus infection. Sinus infections occur due to trapped mucus in your sinuses, which eventually becomes a bacterial infection. They can be tricky to diagnose and require medical diagnosis and treatment to clear the infection ...
