With the arrival of warmer weather, people are starting to spend more time outdoors. Unfortunately, so are bugs and ticks. Lyme disease, caused by tick bites, has been a concern in the Northeast for years, particularly in Connecticut where the infamous “deer tick” is prevalent. It's essential to understand how to avoid being bitten by a tick and what to do if you are bitten to minimize the risk of contracting Lyme disease. AFC ...
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 Danbury East 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 ...
So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Danbury East 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 ...
Every year millions of people in the U.S are diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) or sexually transmitted infections (STI’s). It’s a growing concern that affects younger age groups between the ages of 15-24 as well as seniors (the second fastest growing demographic!). Many individuals don’t show any symptoms or they develop very late. Untreated STD’s/STI’s can lead to serious health complications in the near future. It ...
As soon as the trees begin to bloom, many people begin experiencing sniffing noses, watery eyes and endless coughing, among other symptoms. It can be hard to deal with allergies, especially when you don’t know your allergy triggers or are confused as to whether it may be COVID-19, or something seasonal. Some COVID-19 symptoms do overlap with allergy symptoms. For this reason, AFC Urgent Care Danbury East wants you to beat spring allergy season ...
Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery. If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...
Local urgent care centers in Danbury East, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room. Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...
That sore, dry, sandpaper-like feeling in the back of your throat can be the first sign of cold, flu, COVID-19, RSV, or even strep throat. Sore throat, also known as Pharyngitis, is a condition marked by pain in the throat, usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. It’s very common in the colder months and now more than ever it can be confusing as to what’s causing your sore throat. At this ...
