You probably know by now that general body and muscle aches are a common symptom of COVID-19, but many have experienced other, more prevalent symptoms in the beginning stages of the virus. So, what are the most common, early signs of COVID-19? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut has some answers, so read on. What Symptoms Will I Experience First? A recent study at the University of Southern California showed that most COVID-19 symptoms ...
Urinary tract infections are very common among women. Because they’re a common infection, it’s important to know how to identify them, treat them and prevent them. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut provides some helpful info. How to know if you have one: Monitor your symptoms. If you experience things like a burning sensation when peeing, frequent urination, cloudy or dark urine, urine with a strong odor and a ...
Yes, it will. It’s no secret that too much stress can affect how we feel and think, so it makes sense that too much of it can make a lasting impact on our health. This is another reason that the coronavirus pandemic has been so tough on our society. Obviously, the direct medical impact of the virus has been awful in and of itself, but the additional stress that it has put on our ...
The flu and COVID-19 are both respiratory illnesses, but they’re caused by two totally different viruses. The flu is caused by an infection with an influenza virus, and COVID-19 is caused by an infection with a new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. But what does this all mean? How are we supposed to tell the differences between the two once we start feeling under the weather this winter? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent ...
It’s safe to say that we’d love to feel full of energy all the time, but, alas, it’s not quite realistic. If you find yourself feeling sluggish often, you’re not alone. What can become a real problem, though, is if sluggishness and low energy becomes a chronic thing. However, there may be a few at-home remedies that you can try to boost your energy! Read on as our team at AFC ...
If you keep finding yourself unable to lose the weight but you have tried lots of diets, you may be asking yourself, “Why?”Also, what is it that these trendy diets have in common that make them ineffective? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut is here to help answer your questions about diets and how to make them more effective! Read on to learn more. How Can I Improve My Diet With Other Lifestyle ...
Very, very important! Multiple studies have shown that mask-wearing is a vitally important aspect in slowing the spread of COVID-19 even though they can feel like a pain to wear and are uncomfortable at times. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut explains how masks work and why they’re important to wear. How Do Masks Work? Face masks reduce the number of respiratory droplets in the air. When you breathe, potential ...
And these days, with many of us working from home, the lines between work and home have blurred some. You may find yourself spending more time with technology. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut wants to share some tips on protecting your health. What Effect Does Technology Have on Health? While time spent looking at screens, like our laptops, is a reality for many of us, it comes with some negatives ...
If you have this painful type of inflammatory arthritis (which can affect any joint, thought it typically hits the toes), you know it hurts. But there are ways to convince gout to go easy on your body. If you’re plagued by joint pain such as gout, our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut can help you find relief. What Causes Gout? Sometimes, your body can build up too much uric acid. The acid causes ...
