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 ...
COVID-19 cases are notoriously known to differ from each other in some way, but there are still symptoms that are prevalent in the majority of cases. Additionally, recent studies have shown that COVID-19 symptoms often occur in a certain order. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail provides some helpful info! What Are Typically the First Symptoms? According to recent research from the University of Southern California, the typical first symptoms ...
Did you know? Nearly 75% of women will experience a yeast infection at some point in their lives. This is bad news because yeast infections are so uncomfortable to deal with, but they are also very treatable and preventable. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail highlights what you need to know about this common infection. Here’s what to do: Understand the infection first. The immune system works to keep ...
Are you worrying that you have COVID-19 every time you cough or sneeze? If so, it’s OK. We’re definitely living in strange times right now. COVID-19 definitely has all of our stress and anxiety levels way up, but how nervous should you actually be if you get the virus? Is there a way to know how sick you can get? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail answers these ...
