Strep throat is a common infection, and it’s most common among children. In fact, about 3 in 10 children with a sore throat actually have strep throat, according to the CDC. Strep throat is a highly treatable infection, and it typically won’t cause many serious complications if it’s taken care of quickly and correctly. Our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team provides more helpful information about strep throat below, so keep reading! What ...
Many people are dealing with the flu right now—especially in our area. Unfortunately, Knoxville has been a flu hotspot over the past couple of weeks. If you are one of the many who have recently gotten the flu and are dealing with a fever, there are things you can do to feel better! Our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team highlights them below, so read on! Why Does the Flu Get Worse During the Winter ...
Falls in the home happen much more than they should. Since 2007, fall rates have increased every year. There are ways to prevent falls from happening and to lower your fall risk, and our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team highlights them below. Here’s what to do: Stay active. Exercises that increase strength and balance are some of the best things you can do, but some activity is better than none. Avoiding maintaining a sedentary ...
If you’ve had a sinus infection before, you know that it’s not a pleasant experience. There is a lot of mucus involved, and a fever is often a common symptom as well. Headaches can accompany a sinus infection, too, but how are you supposed to know if it’s a symptom of a sinus infection or if it’s unrelated? Our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team provides some helpful answers below. What Is ...
The winter months are not a welcoming time of year for sicknesses—especially during the age of COVID-19. With fewer mask mandates and no more social distancing, the concern of a “twindemic” of the flu and COVID-19 is higher this year than it was last year. As we enter peak flu season, it’s important to be aware of flu and COVID-19 symptoms. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut provides some helpful info on ...
While eczema typically isn’t very painful, it can be extremely annoying to deal with. This form of dry, cracked skin seems to always flare up at the most inconvenient of times and is something that many people deal with throughout life. While eczema can’t really be cured, it can be managed. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut provide some further helpful information on this skin condition below, so keep reading. What Exactly ...
It’s safe to say that almost every single one of us knows the feeling of being nauseous, and we all know it’s not a pleasant feeling. When those nauseous feelings arise, it can be tough to know what to do in the moment to treat them. Luckily, our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team has some answers to your questions about nausea, and we provide them below. Read on! Here’s what to do ...
UTIs and yeast infections often are mentioned in the same sentence, and understandably so. They’re both uncomfortable infections, but are they the same thing? No, they aren’t, and our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team provides some helpful information on both of these topics below. What Is a Yeast Infection? A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva. The vagina naturally ...
More than 3 million bronchitis cases occur every year, and bronchitis can lead to more severe health problems when left untreated or not treated quickly and effectively. Our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team provides some additional information you need to know about bronchitis below, so read on! What Causes Bronchitis? There are two types of bronchitis, acute and chronic, and they’re caused by different things. Acute bronchitis is typically viral, and is caused by ...
Here’s a sobering thought: Even amidst a global pandemic, America’s STD rate is at a record high, according to the CDC. In fact, experts estimate that the number of sexually transmitted diseases among Americans now totals more than 110 million! Because of this, it’s important to be educated about what STDs are, how they can affect you and what you can do to prevent them. Our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team provides ...
