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 ...
For some of us, the word “boil” is enough to make our skin crawl. It’s no secret that boils are extremely uncomfortable to deal with, but they’re actually more common than you might realize. Our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team is here to provide some helpful information on skin boils and what you can do if you do end up developing one, so keep reading! What a boil is: A boil is a ...
Pulling a muscle is certainly not a fun feeling. It’s initially painful, and it puts you out for an extended period of time. So, how can you properly heal a pulled muscle to get you back on your feet sooner than later? Our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team provides some helpful answers below, so keep reading! What Is a Pulled Muscle? A pulled muscle, or a muscle strain, is the stretching or tearing of ...
We love our cats, but let’s face it—they can be a little finicky at times. Sometimes it only takes being petted the wrong way or picking them up when they want to be left alone to get bit. So, if you have been bitten by your favorite feline, is the bite a cause for concern? It can be, and our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team explains why below. What Should I Do If ...
It’s no secret that skin rashes are painful and itchy, but they can also be so much so that you won’t have the motivation or concentration to do anything else because they can be so uncomfortable. So, how are long are you supposed to suffer through this discomfort? Our AFC Urgent Care Farragut provides some helpful info about skin rashes below, so keep reading! What Causes Skin Rashes? Skin rashes can be caused ...
Everyone gets cuts from time to time, but some are worse than others. While you might not realize that your cut needs stitches in the moment, there are some tell-tale signs that your wound might need additional medical attention. Our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team highlights some of those signs below, so keep reading! Here’s what to do: Check the size of your cut. If your cut or laceration is deeper or longer than ...
