It seems like muscle strains occur during the most inconvenient times. If you’ve pulled a muscle when picking up a box, playing a game of backyard soccer or even turning the wrong way, there are ways to get your body feeling back to normal! Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team further explains how to properly deal with muscle strains below. What Exactly Happens When I Strain a Muscle? Before learning how to treat ...
Dog bites are common. According to the CDC, about 4.5 million dog bites occur annually in the U.S., with 900,000 resulting in infection. While many get bitten by a familiar or family dog, strays are part of this total. If you’ve been bitten by a stray dog, what should you do? Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team has some helpful answers, so keep reading! What Should I Do If I ...
It’s true that strep throat is much more common among children, but adults can get it, too! It’s also true that it can be difficult to tell if you have strep throat, as symptoms can sometimes closely mirror a common cold. Read on for some helpful information from our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team about strep throat and when you should consider getting a rapid strep test! Is It Possible That I ...
Living in North Carolina, many of us have likely come in contact with poison ivy before on hikes through the mountains or on various trails. If you haven’t, good for you, but for those of us who have experienced an itchy, uncomfortable poison ivy rash before, there has to be a way to treat it right? Yes, and our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team share some further info about the topic below. Why ...
Have you recently accidentally cut yourself or has your child scraped up his or her knee on the ground? If so, it is certainly helpful to know how to care for your wounds before deciding whether or not further medical care is needed. Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team is here to help walk you through some basic first-aid tactics, so keep reading! Here’s what to do: First, wash your hands with soap ...
X-rays involve radiation exposure, so it’s understandable to be a little wary of getting one when the opportunity presents itself. However, we encourage you to let your guard down a little bit, as in most cases, the radiation exposure is generally so small that the benefit of the X-ray far outweighs the risks. Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team further explains below. How Safe Are X-rays? Since X-rays involve radiation, they are technically ...
Kidney infections can be quite dangerous, but they rarely go unnoticed and untreated. Kidney infections, when not treated quickly and correctly, can cause serious health complications, such as sepsis, kidney scarring, and can even cause future pregnancy issues for expecting mothers. All this can be avoided with the right treatment! Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail highlights how to properly treat kidney infections. What Are the Common Causes of Kidney ...
Did you know? Except for wellness baby visits, ear infections are the most common reason for trips to the pediatrician, accounting for approximately 30 million doctor visits a year in the United States! So, what makes these infections so common? Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team has some answers, so keep reading! What Are Ear Infections in the First Place? An ear infection, or otitis media, happens when bacteria or other viral particles harm ...
Hemby Bridge Elementary and Porter Ridge Middle School spring sports are upon us! But before your child can participate, he or she needs a sports physical first. Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team explains why below. Why Does My Child Need a Sports Physical? Sports physicals are required in the state of North Carolina, but why? Well, they raise awareness of any issues, like hernias and uncontrolled asthma, that may interfere with your child ...
Strep throat is a very common infection in America, affecting between 11,000 and 24,000 people every year. While it is a common infection, it can also turn quite severe if not treated quickly and effectively. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail provides some more helpful information. How Sick Will I Be If I Get Strep Throat? Before you learn what strep can do to your body when left ...
