Getting hurt is never fun, but it is a part of life. Being active and participating in sports, physical activity and just day-to-day life always carries a certain level of risk. While minor injuries are not a big deal, injuries like broken bones can be really painful and need medical attention. Thankfully, that’s where we come in! We have the tools and equipment necessary to help diagnose your injury, and we can help you ...
If you have ever been pregnant before, you know all of the rules and recommendations around what you should and shouldn’t be eating. It can be exhausting keeping track of it all! However, these guidelines are in place to protect you and your growing baby. Coming down with food poisoning is never fun, but it is especially frustrating and even potentially dangerous to do so while you are pregnant. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland ...
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 ...
The summer months will be here before you know it, but the impacts of the sun are already here! While it can be nice to enjoy the warm sun on your face while out and about, it is important to protect your skin from the dangers of the sun’s rays. Your risk of having skin cancer increases with every sunburn that you suffer. This is why a combination of shade, clothing and sunscreen will ...
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 Cleveland 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 ...
Treating your body well is crucial to live a healthy life. Diet and exercise is good for your overall health, but it also supports parts of your body that you may not think about on a daily basis. When it comes to your bones, a healthy lifestyle is crucial! Our bones support your entire bodies by providing structure, protecting our organs, and facilitating our muscle movement. Building strength in your bones is important no matter ...
So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Cleveland 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 ...
We don’t know about you, but we are happy to see the spring season arrive once more! While we are getting ready to dust off our summer clothes and enjoy the warmer days ahead, we also have to prepare for the arrival of spring allergy season. The most common seasonal allergen is pollen, and there is certainly no shortage of that around here! Seasonal allergy symptoms can range from mild to severe, so knowing ...
We have been honored to help care for you and the entire Cleveland community during the pandemic. While we certainly changed up the way many of our processes and procedures worked, we were able to continue helping people while navigating through changing situations. The pandemic’s emergency status will be expiring in May, and that will have a direct effect on the availability of telemedicine not only in the Cleveland area, but around the country ...
