Recent Blog Posts

What You Need to Know About Boils

Boils are rough to experience. They’re painful and itchy, and they look eerily similar to spider bites. Many people think of a boil as a large pimple that is “boiling over,” which certainly can help you identify one. If you have a boil that has developed on your skin, read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Gastonia provides some information that you need to know! What boils are: A boil, also called ...

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How Can I Recover From a Pulled Muscle?

" It’s no secret that pulling a muscle hurts. Plus, the time it takes to make a full recovery from a pulled muscle isn’t short; however, there are things you can do to potentially speed up the recovery time to get back on your feet sooner than later! Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team further explains this below. What Happens When I Pull a Muscle? A pulled muscle, or muscle strain, occurs when a ...

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Recent Blogs

Playground Cuts or Something More?

From neighborhood playgrounds to backyard adventures, kids rarely stay still for long. And with all that energy comes the occasional tumble, scrape ...

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Allergies or a Sinus Infection?

As soon as the weather warms up, many people trade winter coats for tissues. Blooming trees and longer days are a welcome ...

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How Long Is the Flu Contagious?

When the flu hits, it tends to hit hard. One day you’re going about your routine, and the next you’re ...

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