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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 Centennial 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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Cough is one of the most common symptoms during the winter season as many illnesses become more common in local communities. As cough continues to get more and more common it helps to find a local healthcare provider for sudden cough symptoms: the good news for patients is that local urgent care centers help treat coughs on the same day as their visit. Sore throat is painful, irritating, and long-lasting without the correct treatment. Acting ...

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Every winter, the risk of viruses and diseases can spread rapidly as more and more people stay indoors and increase potential spread. Cold winter months lead to indoor gatherings that can cause illnesses to spread from host-to-host at an alarming rate. Additionally, more and more people are likely to be exposed to common colds, influenza, and COVID-19. RSV has also made recent headlines as an emergent disease. Viruses and diseases are extremely contagious but are ...

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It's natural for a parent to have concerns about their child contracting an illness. Seasonal ailments such as the common cold, influenza, and ear infections affect the health of millions of children every year. When your kid gets ill with a common childhood ailment, you may experience anxiety; nevertheless, various treatments can help your kid feel better. In this blog, we'll go over some of the more prevalent ailments that affect children and ...

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So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Centennial 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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It has been almost three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the virus is still impacting local communities. While the COVID-19 virus’s lethal outcomes have been quelled by vaccines and community prevention, the virus is still expecting to spread at the start of 2023 The causes of COVID-19 are still the same as they were back in 2020 but new variants, lax prevention, and other factors are likely to spread the ...

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STDs or sexually transmitted diseases are very common.   This disease can cause symptoms like pain and discomfort, rashes, sores, or bumps in the penis, vagina, and testicles, swollen testicles, itchiness in the vagina, and unexpected bleeding after sex. STDs can be treated if they get diagnosed at the right time. Some STDs also go away on their own. For diagnosis, the health provider suggests STD testing that can vary based on your symptoms. STD testing ...

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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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