Whether you’re taking a long, backpacking vacation or just visiting a local pick-your-own berry farm, summer is the season for prowling through the undergrowth. And that means rashes. Even brushing slightly against a rash-causing plant can give you a rash that forms blisters and itches painfully. Heat itself can cause other rashes. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail shares some insight. Do I Have Poison Ivy? In the U ...
If you’ve been told you have high cholesterol, you aren’t alone. In fact, some 102 million Americans have elevated cholesterol, also called hypercholesterolemia. But while the condition is common, many people don’t have a good understanding of what it is. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail is taking a few minutes to break down the basics. What Is Cholesterol? This is an important thing to know—cholesterol ...
Aside from staying out of the sun altogether, picking and using an SPF when you go outside is one of the best defenses for keeping your skin safe from sun exposure. Even just a few sunburns can significantly increase your chances of developing skin cancer as you age, but fortunately, prevention is a great tool to keep yourself safe. To help you understand what is important to look for when choosing a sunscreen, your AFC ...
If you have developed a rash, there are many reasons why it may have occurred. Rashes are common symptoms of skin irritation or allergic reactions, but rashes that are related to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac are generally more uncomfortable than these other ailments. These plants are present all over the United States and can often blend in with other foliage, so you can easily miss them if you are not careful. If ...
COVID-19 has been the talk of the country since it first began affecting large swathes of Americans in late February and early March. As of June 1, more than 1.5 million Americans had been diagnosed, including nearly 30,000 North Carolinians alone. But while we know the condition is strikingly common, most of us don’t have a good understanding of the virus. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail ...
If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you may have many questions. First and foremost, you may wonder whether having elevated blood pressure will have serious repercussions for your health. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail would like to share some insight about what high blood pressure is and steps you can take to improve your health. What Is High Blood Pressure? Let’s first nail down what ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that around 23% of all adults living in the United States have arthritis. During Arthritis Awareness Month, our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail wants to share some tips about what you can do to help reduce your risk of arthritis. Am I at Risk for Arthritis? Although there are many types of arthritis, the two main types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis ...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for seasonal allergies! However, you shouldn’t let the threat of spring allergies keep you inside all year long. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail wants you to get outside and enjoy the sunny days without the worry of suffering from spring allergies. Why Are Allergies So Bad This Time of Year? When the trees, weeds, grasses and flowers are in bloom, the pollen ...
While we might be practicing social distancing, it doesn’t mean that we won’t ever need medical attention. Illnesses and injuries crop up on a daily basis. Fortunately, our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail is proud to offer AFC TeleCare services so that you can get quality health care right in your own home! How Safe Is It to Use Telemedicine for Health Care? It’s very safe! Telemedicine through AFC TeleCare ...
Just when you think you are in the clear of all the viruses that tend to spread during the winter season, you quickly learn that even the warmer weather during spring can also bring about the common cold. Yuck! Fortunately, our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail has some advice on how you can not only treat the common cold virus should you become ill, but also ways you can prevent getting sick in ...
