Our bodies are incredibly complex. They have the most unique and intricate systems of maintaining and facilitating our needs on a daily basis, and we really don’t give them the credit they deserve! Each of our systems need to work in tandem to keep us healthy and avoid injury, but sometimes, things can go awry and you may be wondering what is going on. This is where our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team shines ...
Feeling sick is never fun, but it can be especially troublesome if you suspect an STD, or sexually transmitted disease. While they can be uncomfortable, they are really common! In fact, one in five Americans experience an STD in a given year. Since those odds are pretty significant, you may find yourself wondering if you need to be tested one day. Did you know that AFC tests and treats STDs? Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland ...
Memory diseases and dementia can be incredibly intimidating to think about. No one wants to consider the possibility of losing precious memories or relationships with loved ones. Unfortunately, almost 55 million people around the world have some type of dementia such as Alzheimer’s. If you occasionally lose your keys or have trouble recalling certain parts of a story, that is usually not a cause for immediate concern. When your memory troubles appear alongside a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ear pain is a very common symptom or condition for all ages of people. Allergies, sinus issues, tooth problems and ear infections are all possibilities when it comes to figuring out why your ear is aching. Having an ear infection can be really uncomfortable! In addition to the pain, it can start to affect your hearing as well. Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team explains what symptoms to watch for when it comes to ear ...
