Many people put dizziness and vertigo into the same category, but the sensations and reasons for each symptom are different! Dizziness is usually a symptom resulting from your body going through some sort of imbalance, while vertigo is a condition resulting from an inner ear issue that throws off your equilibrium. Both situations can make daily tasks difficult, so it is important to understand which condition you are suffering from so you can seek the ...
If you know you have scoliosis, chances are that you probably were told at a young age during a routine screening. Your spine is made up of interlocking vertebrae that help support your body and foster fluid movement. When you have scoliosis, your spine takes on an “S” or “C” shape instead of a straight line. Most cases of scoliosis don’t have a known cause, so managing any symptoms you have is the easiest ...
It can feel confusing and frustrating if you start to develop symptoms of an STD and don’t know where to start when seeking treatment. In addition to the unpleasant symptoms, having a conversation with your doctor about it can seem overwhelming. But STDs are incredibly common. In fact, one in five Americans will experience one every year. In order to protect your sexual health, getting tested for an STD is very important. When you ...
If you have asthma, there is a good chance that you developed it as a child, as most cases present themselves during childhood or early adulthood. But did you know that some adults are at risk of developing asthma later on in life? Just because you didn’t have asthma as a child doesn’t mean you will never develop it. We have seen people in their 50s and 60s be diagnosed! If you are ...
If you have children involved in sports, you know that injuries come with the territory of competition. While we do what we can to help prevent them, injuries are inevitable. How would you react if your child accidentally got hurt while on the court or field? Our talented team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland is well-versed in sports injuries and can help you on the path to wellness with the tips below. What Sports Are ...
Yes, a broken bone is a broken bone, but there are actually lots of different ways a bone can break. It can partially or completely break, and it can also come in the form of a compound or stress fracture. Stress fractures, although they are not the most serious type of fracture, can result in something more serious if they aren’t treated correctly. Read on to learn more from our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland ...
It’s safe to say appendicits is a much more well-known condition than mesenteric adenitis. It’s also a much more serious condition than the latter, but it can be easy to confuse one condition for the other. Read on to learn more about them from our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team. What Is Mesenteric Adenitis? Mesenteric adenitis (also known as mesenteric lymphadenitis) is the swelling of the lymph nodes in the abdomen. It is ...
Spring in Tennessee is a beautiful time of year. Unfortunately, though, the humid weather often brings a lot of mosquitoes along with it. If you are someone who is susceptible to lots of mosquito bites, there are many effective ways to both prevent and treat these bites! Read on to learn more from our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team. What Actually Happens When a Mosquito Bites? A mosquito “bite” isn’t really as much of ...
Kidney stones are common among Americans. Nearly one in 10 Americans will get a kidney stone each year, and they aren’t any fun to experience. Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team shares more info you need to know about kidney stones. What Are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones are hard objects that are made up of urine chemicals. Many types of body waste dissolve in urine, and crystals form when there is ...
Spring is back, and so are allergies for millions of people in America. The flowers and trees blooming signifies a time of new life, but it is also a time that many choose to stay indoors more often than they would like to quell those pesky symptoms. Is it possible to get rid of seasonal allergies, though? Unfortunately, it’s not likely, and our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team further explains below. What Causes Seasonal ...
