It is extremely easy to get to a point where you become complacent with your eating habits. Whether it is grabbing fast food on the way home from work or visiting your local coffee shop every morning for a high-calorie coffee beverage, it can be easy to fall into poor eating habits. However, those poor eating habits can definitely take a toll on your overall health. Therefore, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City ...
When we start to not feel well, it’s fairly common to jump to the assumption that we need an antibiotic. However, this is not always the case, especially if your infection is viral rather than bacterial. But why aren’t antibiotics always effective treatment? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City takes a look at the issue: What Is a Bacterial Infection? Put simply, a bacterial infection is an infection caused by a ...
Spring sports season is getting underway! At AFC Urgent Care Fountain City, we want to make sure you don’t miss out on one important aspect of spring sports—the sports physical! Why Does My Athlete Need a Sports Physical? As with anything in life, you want to make sure your young athlete is as protected as possible during games or practice. A sports physical allows you to do just that! During a sports physical ...
If there was ever a perfect time to start focusing on ways to improve your heart health, it’s during American Heart Month this February. Exercise plays an important role in maintaining good health, including our heart health. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to offer you some tips on how you can add exercise into your daily routine and improve your heart health as you age. What Is Heart Disease? According ...
Oh, flu season. Why did you have to come back into our lives? With flu season nearing its peak, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some information about the flu and how to prevent it. What Is the Flu A Virus? There are three main strains of the flu: Flu A Flu B Flu C While Flu A and B are the flu strains you most hear about in the ...
Millions of respiratory infections are diagnosed in the United States each year. As soon as the symptoms begin to appear, the only thing you can probably think about is finding relief as soon as possible. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to start finding relief from an upper respiratory infection sooner rather than later, which is why we want to shed some light on what a respiratory infection is and how ...
A sore throat could be the first symptom experienced when a person has many medical conditions, including a cold or the flu. That’s why it’s important to seek medical attention if your sore throat lasts for more than a few days. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some insight about sore throats, including what causes them and how to treat them. What Is a Sore Throat? A sore ...
Sometimes it cannot be unexplained. You can be fine one minute and coughing the next. In many cases, it seems like you can be fine throughout the day and then start having coughing attacks at night. The best way to get rid of that cough is to determine what’s causing it in the first place. That’s why our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team wants to share some insight. What Is a Cough ...
Did you know that sinus infections are one of the most common reasons for doctor’s visits? In fact, more than 30 million people living in the United States experience a sinus infection each year. If you’re someone who tends to experience a sinus infection every year, you are far from alone. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City is here to help you find relief from your sinus infection sooner rather than ...
Normal blood pressure is a reading of anything less than 120⁄80 mmHg. If, on the other hand, your blood pressure reads consistently at 140⁄90 mmHg or higher, you are said to have high blood pressure (also known as hypertension). The team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to know that you don’t have to sit back and live with high blood pressure. While some risk factors of high blood pressure ...
When life gets busy, especially around this time of year, it is no wonder we all feel tired. However, sometimes that fatigue we are feeling can be due to an underlying medical condition. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to help you understand why you might be feeling more tired than usual lately. What Is Fatigue? Fatigue describes when a person feels tired, has reduced energy, feels physically or mentally exhausted, or ...
As of October, the flu season has begun! And, it will be sticking around for awhile, as the flu season typically extends from October all the way through April or May. No one wants to come down with a case of the flu, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to talk about the best way to prevent it—the flu vaccine. What Is the Flu? The flu virus, also ...
A urinary tract infection occurs when there is an infection somewhere in your urinary system, such as in the kidneys, ureters, bladder and/or urethra. While anyone can suffer from a urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI), women are more susceptible than men. Fortunately, when caught early, a UTI can begin to clear up within 24 hours. Therefore, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to urge you to seek medical ...
We are finally in the middle of all the fall fun September brings to the Knoxville area! Between homecoming, local high school football games and fall fairs, there is no time to be sick. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to help you recognize the signs of walking pneumonia sooner rather than later so that you can get the treatment you need to get back to the fall fun ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentFountainCity’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentSTD'); Did you know that one in two sexually active people will be diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or infection in his or her lifetime? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to always be in the know, which is why we offer STD screening at our urgent care center seven days a week. What Is an STD Screening? There are dozens of STDs that ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentFountainCity’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentBronchitis'); When your days are crammed full of activities, the last thing you need is a case of bronchitis taking you down. Fortunately, the team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City is here to get you back to feeling as good as new when bronchitis rears its ugly head. What Is Bronchitis? Bronchitis occurs when there is an inflammation in the bronchial tubes, which carry air to the lungs. While ...
When you feel as though your lungs are burning, it’s easy to start feeling anxious. But though the feeling can be alarming, it isn’t always a sign of serious. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some insight into possible causes of that burning feeling—and when to seek medical care. Why Do Your Lungs Burn? Your lungs can burn for a variety of reasons, including the temperature outside ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentFountainCity’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentStrep'); Is there anything worse than cold symptoms during the heat of summer? We don’t think so—it can be just plain awful. You don’t want to be stuck inside while the weather is gorgeous in Fountain City, so if you’re experiencing a sore throat, take steps to get back to feeling your best! What Is Strep Throat? Strep throat, which occurs often in children ages 5 ...
We’ve all been there when a cough takes over and, for a second, you think it will never end. Especially in Fountain City and surrounding communities, the pollen is everywhere—which is probably the culprit behind much of our coughing. Did you know that there are actually two distinct kinds of cough? Let’s take a look at the differences between a wet cough and a dry cough: What Does It Mean If I ...
Chances are by now you or someone you know in Fountain City has experienced a sinus infection already this year. While sinus infections should last for less than four weeks, in some cases, chronic sinusitis can last for much longer. Fortunately, there are ways you can help limit your risk of developing a sinus infection—and ease the pain once one develops. Can I Prevent a Sinus Infection? While there is no exact science to ...
