Your lungs have the important job of breathing in oxygen and transporting that fresh air throughout your entire body. Each inhale is important to your health and well-being! If you inhale something other than oxygen into your lungs, it can have a directly negative impact on your organs and your overall health. Tobacco smoke is a compound that is incredibly irritating to your body and will increase your risk of certain diseases and physical changes ...
If you have an STD but haven't been sexually active, you may have contracted it through sharing needles, tattoos/piercings, blood transfusions, or other means. Some STDs are asymptomatic but can lead to serious health consequences if left untreated. AFC urgent care clinics offer confidential STD testing and treatment.
There are so many ways to get sick or be out of balance somewhere in your body. Our bodies are incredibly complex and any sort of deviation or trouble with one of our systems can lead to unpleasant symptoms or generally feeling unwell. Since there is so much going on in your body at any given time, it can be hard to pinpoint a diagnosis on your own at home! Thankfully, we are here seven ...
Oh, summer, we love you! The sunny days and warm breezes can make any event or family function much more fun and pleasant. One thing we don’t like, however, is the increase in bugs and creepy-crawlies out and about. Most bugs aren’t harmful and are just annoying, but some of them can bite or sting—and it hurts! Our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team explains more about some different bug bites to help ...
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are incredibly common across the country. Did you know that one in five Americans will contract one in a given year? With those odds, it is always possible for you to wonder if you need to get tested. We encourage regular STD testing for those who are sexually active, and we are the place that you can come to for a quick and accurate test. Our AFC Urgent Care Hixson ...
As you get older, it becomes more common for those around you to start experiencing memory troubles or develop different forms of dementia. You might begin to wonder if and when this will happen to you! Memory conditions and dementia can be scary to think about, but there are a few things you can do to support your brain throughout your life to reduce your risk. Dementia affects over 55 million people worldwide, making it ...
No one ever wants to get hurt, but it happens. Even if you live an active lifestyle and do your best to avoid injury, getting hurt occasionally is just part of life. While a simple sprain or strain will eventually heal on its own, what should you do if your pain is lingering or getting worse instead of better? Come to AFC Urgent Care Hixson, of course! Our team is trained to diagnose and treat ...
If you have a broken bone or a fracture, urgent care may be able to help. Learn the different types of fractures (broken bones), what we treat, and when to go to the ER vs. urgent care. How Do You Know a Bone is Broken? Every year, millions of people break a bone. Broken bones typically result from a trauma like a fall, car accident, or sports injury. Medical conditions such as osteoporosis or repetitive ...
When you get sick, it can be hard to know what you are suffering from on your own. Many different illnesses share symptoms, especially GI conditions or infections. If you start experiencing a fever, diarrhea and stomach cramps a few days after eating some questionable food, it may be salmonella. Salmonella is a type of infection that you can contract after coming into contact with salmonella bacteria, and it can make you feel pretty sick ...
We’ve heard a lot about COVID-19 since the moment it first hit the news back in late February or early March. But do we really have a good understanding of what the condition is and how to prevent it? While there’s still a lot we don’t know about COVID-19, there’s also a lot we do know. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Hixson is taking a few minutes today to share ...
