When many of us think of sinusitis (more commonly known as a sinus infection), we think of lots of congestion and lots of mucus. While both of these symptoms are equally common and icky, they aren’t the only signs of sinusitis to watch out for. Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team provides some further information on this common infection type below, so keep reading! What Are Sinuses? Before you understand sinusitis and its ...
Shingles and chickenpox are caused by the same virus—the varicella-zoster virus. Because they’re caused by the same virus, someone who has never had chickenpox can’t get shingles if he or she were to come in contact with someone else that is infected with shingles. To learn more about shingles, check out the information that our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team shares below! What Is Shingles? Shingles is a viral infection caused ...
Having an upset stomach and feeling nauseous isn’t fun. It can ruin your day and make normal, daily activities much harder than they need to be. Thankfully, feeling nauseous isn’t typically a cause for concern and can be adequately treated at home! Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team highlights ways you can make your upset stomach feel better below. Here’s what to do: Try ginger. For forever, people have turned to ...
It’s true that yeast infections are most common among females, but they can also happen to males, too. But, why? Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team provides some helpful answers below, so keep reading. How Do Yeast Infections Happen to Males? A yeast infection is the same among males as it is among females—an infection that is typically caused by an overgrowth of Candida, the body’s natural, healthy yeast. While many ...
When many think of “bronchitis,” they think of one type of respiratory illness that affects the airways that lead to the lungs. While they’re not wrong, bronchitis is actually a bit more complicated than that. There are two types of this respiratory illness: chronic and acute. Acute bronchitis is more common and more treatable, while chronic bronchitis is long-lasting and can lead to more severe breathing problems. Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team ...
While STD rates are the highest they’ve ever been in the United States this year, they’re most common among young adults between the ages of 15 and 24. Even though STDs are most common among this age group, everyone who is sexually active should get regular STD tests to lower the infection rates and benefit their overall and sexual health. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail further elaborates ...
Rashes are more common during the summer months, and heat rash is one of the most common forms of skin rashes that people experience this time of year. Although it’s not usually severe or dangerous to experience, heat rash is uncomfortable and itchy. As it keeps warming up in our area, it’s best to be informed about what heat rash is and what you can do to prevent it from happening to you ...
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 ...
