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 ...
A flareup of vertigo is more than just a quick dizzy spell. Vertigo causes your entire world to shift and move around you while you are standing still. It seems to continually spin, and it can be impossible to function day to day while you are affected. While vertigo can be diagnosed, it isn’t a disease. It is a resulting symptom related to another condition within your body. Around 40% of Americans have dealt ...
Scoliosis affects the way that your spine is supported. If your child has scoliosis, his or her spine has taken on an “S” or “C” shape instead of the typical vertical structure. Scoliosis can be genetic or a developmental abnormality, and sometimes no known cause is detected. In most cases, treatment comes in the form of symptom management rather than a cure. If you are concerned that your child’s spine is beginning to curve ...
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are more common than you may think. Even though they are not usually a popular topic of conversation, they actually affect one in five people at any given time. If you start to experience some symptoms of an STD, it is important to be tested as soon as possible to prevent spreading the infection and developing long-term problems. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut can test for a variety ...
Any doctor will tell you that regular exercise is necessary in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. When you have asthma, that is even more important! Although it can seem scary to think about, consistent exercise can actually help you manage your asthma symptoms down the road. Supporting your body to help it function its best will help you in all aspects of your life. If you have asthma, our staff at AFC Urgent Care ...
Having active children is both fun and exhausting! Encouraging their love for sports by driving them to all of their camps, clinics and tournaments is rewarding but keeps families incredibly busy. But what happens when your child accidentally gets hurt while on the field? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Farragut sees sports injuries quite often, and we know exactly how to approach each injury. Read on to learn about some of the more common ...
Fractures and bone breaks are some of the most common reasons people end up in urgent cares and at the doctor’s office. Not only are they typically extremely painful to experience, but they require immediate medical care so they won’t get worse. Read on to learn more about fractures from our AFC Urgent Care Farragut team! What Exactly Is a Fracture? A fracture, often known as a “broken bone,” happens when a bone ...
