Back-to-school sports physicals are vital for student athletes. They ensure health and meet requirements. Urgent care clinics offer quick, comprehensive exams with convenience and confidentiality. AFC provides affordable physicals, prioritizing your child's well-being.
UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) can strike without warning, leaving discomfort and unease in your body. Your kidneys' function of filtering your blood results in the waste product known as urine. You urinate when your kidneys remove waste and extra water from your blood. Normally, urine passes through your urinary system uncontaminated. UTIs, however, can be brought on by bacteria or sexual activity entering your urinary system. UTIs can bother you while you urinate and cause ...
If you've ever experienced sunburn, you're likely familiar with the uncomfortable itching that comes with it. But what causes this post-sunburn itch, and is it normal? In this blog, we will address all your sunburn-related queries. We’ll explore whether itching is normal, the causes and symptoms, and how to relieve yourself from the discomforting itch and tips to prevent sunburn?. For same-day sunburn care, visit the walk-in clinic at AFC Urgent Care ...
A delightful season like autumn brings with it allergy symptoms; sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose. If you reach for tissues more often than you'd like, you might wonder what's causing these bothersome symptoms. In this blog, we will address the reasons triggering your allergy symptoms, seasonal allergens, and how you can find relief at an urgent care center. For same-day seasonal allergy diagnosis and symptom relief, visit the walk-in clinic at ...
If you have an STD but haven't been sexually active, you may have contracted it through sharing needles, tattoos/piercings, blood transfusions, or other means. Some STDs are asymptomatic but can lead to serious health consequences if left untreated. AFC urgent care clinics offer confidential STD testing and treatment.
Many of us are still enjoying the relaxing, stress-free days of this summer vacation. However, as August looms closer, it’s important to start preparing your family for the school year ahead. From buying new backpacks to learning their new class schedule, preparing for your child’s education is not always an easy task. One such responsibility that may be forgotten about is the back-to-school physical exam. To help clear up any questions you may ...
The summer is a season of outdoor activities, beach trips, and soaking up some sun. While we can all enjoy some vitamin D, it’s important to remember that too much exposure to the sun’s UV rays can cause damage to the skin. Sunburns are not only painful, but can increase the risk of skin cancer. But, have you ever applied sunscreen to prevent a burn and still found your skin red and hot ...
One of the most typical eye disorders is pink eye or conjunctivitis. It happens when the transparent tissue surrounding the eye's white area, the conjunctiva, swells up. Although the infection is infectious, the symptoms are frequently minor and can go away independently. Learn more about the condition of pink eye in both eyes, including its causes, signs and symptoms, treatments, and when to see a doctor. For same-day pink eye treatment, visit the walk-in ...
A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, occurs when the tissue that lines the sinuses inflates and swells. Sinuses are hollow cavities located around the nasal passages, and their primary function is to produce mucus that helps humidify and filter the air we breathe. When the sinuses are blocked and filled with fluid, they create a favorable environment for bacteria, viruses, or fungi to grow, leading to an infection. This blog is all about the ...
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 ...
