Getting hurt can happen at any point in your life. It can happen in an accident or an unexpected fall, or an injury can occur from something simple like landing on your ankle wrong after making an impressive frisbee catch. No matter how it happens, the initial shock of the pain can quickly turn into a feeling of anxiety about what to do next. While some injuries like strains or sprains will eventually heal on ...
Coming down with an infection is never a fun experience, but especially if it is due to some type of food poisoning. While you aren’t really being poisoned by your food, the bacteria or virus that has entered your body has the ability to make you feel pretty sick. Salmonella infections are a kind of food poisoning that settles into your intestinal tract. Once you start experiencing symptoms, you can expect to feel sick ...
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 ...
We love the summer season here in the Knoxville area. The warm days, bright sunshine and plethora of outdoor activities are sure to keep our community members happy and content. As you plan out the fun summer ahead, don’t let yourself fall victim to the dangers of the UV rays produced by the sun. Even though the sun may feel nice on your skin, don’t be fooled. Each sunburn you receive permanently damages ...
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 Chapman Highway 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 ...
We all know that a healthy lifestyle takes consistent work on a daily basis to achieve. While you might appreciate the benefits of your labor now, you certainly will as you get older! The same goes for if you eat a poor diet and fail to exercise now and throughout your life. You will be negatively impacted by these choices in your older age. One part of your body that needs to be incorporated in ...
So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Chapman Highway 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 ...
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 ...
Believe it or not, spring is already here! As we all embrace the warmer temperatures and sunnier days ahead, spring also means allergy season for many of us. Seasonal allergies can be a minor nuisance, or they can be severe enough to cause widespread symptoms and discomfort. They tend to peak in the spring as tree, grass and weed pollen are more widespread in the air. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, check out AFC ...
The entire country experienced an upheaval during the pandemic, and the Knoxville area was no different! As many businesses shut their doors or shifted their models however necessary, our community rolled with the changes and supported each other. The healthcare industry certainly went through some changes as well. The pandemic’s emergency status is set to expire this spring in May. That expiration will affect certain processes, like the availability of telemedicine and virtual visits ...
