Sometimes diagnosing conditions can be easy and relatively straightforward, and sometimes it takes a bit more investigative work to get to the root cause of your issues. Many different illnesses have telltale symptoms that we can recognize, and different tests can help confirm our suspicions. In some cases, though, symptoms may look different or not as noticeable from person to person, which is why we have a variety of diagnostic tools at our disposal to ...
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.
You can do anything you set your mind to, including quitting an addictive habit! It may seem overwhelming or impossible at the moment, but we promise that you can do it. Quitting an addictive habit like smoking takes time and focus, but the rewards are well worth it. Chronic smoking leads to all kinds of negative side effects, including serious diseases like cancer. Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team explains more about the benefits ...
There are all kinds of illnesses circulating about that have the potential to make you really sick. While you may feel pretty bad for a few days or a week, most illnesses do go away with time or treatment and don’t leave you with any residual issues. That’s not always the case when it comes to STDs. Untreated STDs can cause significant issues for you later in life if they aren’t treated ...
If you are like us, you are spending much more time outside at this point in the year. The warm weather, sunny days and family events make it so easy to enjoy the outdoors! We would also bet that you have found at least one tick on yourself or family member already this year. Tick season is in full swing right now, so being aware of your surroundings and your skin is crucial. While not ...
Getting hurt can be a pain, literally! Even though you do your best to avoid injury and stay safe, accidents happen and they can leave you with a stubborn injury. Thankfully, many minor injuries like cuts, scrapes and strains will heal on their own. However, if you ever suspect a broken bone, you need to get it evaluated right away. You should always take bone injuries seriously because if you don’t treat them properly ...
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 ...
For many of us, life is all about organizing chaos into a predictable routine, right? You probably wake up, get everyone out the door to school and work, get home, throw together dinner and chauffeur everyone around for evening activities. Finally, it’s bath, books and bedtime. Once your house is quiet, are you on the couch with the remote in hand? If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. It can be hard to ...
The summer season is a fun one for your children. School is out, the weather is beautiful and there are so many outdoor activities for them to enjoy. While you are busy being the chauffeur around town, don’t forget to pack the things your children need to avoid getting burned! Getting sunburnt at any age can be painful and damage your skin, but it is especially important to avoid sunburns as a child as ...
Physical for sports exams, also known as pre-participation physical examinations (PPEs), help determine whether a person is physically fit to participate in organized sports activities. This physical exam aims to identify any possible medical conditions that could put the athlete at risk for severe injury or illness during practice or competition. Sports physicals are typically done annually, though some states may require more frequent exams based on age and the type of sport being played ...
