When the temperatures drop and there are fewer hours of daylight in the winter months, it can be hard to stay motivated to keep moving your body and get outside. Exercise and daily light exposure are crucial to your overall health, so it is important to find what works for you! In addition to your increased risk of weight gain, staying inside and not moving your body puts you at an increased risk of a ...
What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers. What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...
Like any infection, chest infections can cause you to feel pretty miserable for a while. What makes them a little different, though, is their potential to become serious infections relatively quickly. While both bronchitis and pneumonia can often be treated at home with some simple remedies and OTC medication, they could become serious situations if the infection spreads. If you are worried about your most recent chest infection or symptoms, stop by AFC Urgent Care ...
We are in the throes of the winter season right now, and that certainly means that there is illness all around us. Chances are that you probably have been sick yourself already once or twice! It can be confusing to start experiencing a variety of symptoms and not know what you are suffering from. Viral infections are a common cause of illness during this time of year. These types of illnesses are easily transmissible and ...
So, you did your best by getting the flu shot and taking care of your body by eating healthy and getting sleep, but you still got influenza. Now what? We are sorry you are feeling sick! The flu is a viral illness that will typically run its course in a week or so, but that doesn’t make it any less uncomfortable when you are sick. Read on from our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team ...
Getting sick can cause a wide variety of symptoms. Headaches, runny noses and congestion are all par for the course when it comes to illness! Fevers are another common symptom. While fevers themselves can cause more symptoms while you are sick, did you know that they can actually be beneficial for you? Our bodies have a fascinating response to illness and are great at knowing what we need in order to feel better. Check out ...
Getting vaccinated against the flu during the cold and flu season is one of the best ways you can protect yourself against serious illness this year. It is important for everyone, but especially for older adults and people who are more vulnerable to severe complications from the flu. Did you know that if you are 65 or older, you have options when it comes to choosing your annual flu shot? We want you to stay ...
Having a headache can be such a literal pain! It can be hard to function normally throughout your day when your head is aching or throbbing. Thankfully, the large majority of headaches are minor and can be treated with some simple measures at home. In rare cases, head pain can indicate an impending medical emergency. Knowing what signs to look out for can help keep you safe! Our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team explains dangerous ...
Cold and flu season can seem overwhelming with all of the different illnesses that are circulating about! Even if you are great at washing your hands and avoid touching your face during this time, you are still vulnerable to many different sicknesses. Included in that list is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Anyone can get RSV, but it is much more dangerous for the very young and the very old. If your small child or ...
Fighting an infection can feel similar to other illnesses. In addition to the fever, muscle aches and fatigue, you will also probably feel pain at the site of the infection. If you have a bacterial infection, though, there is good news! It can be treated with a round of antibiotics. Antibiotics can help relieve your symptoms quickly and will get you on the path to wellness right away! But they don’t work for every ...
