Everyone has been sick at least once in their lives, and it can be a really frustrating experience when you wake up feeling less than your best. While many illnesses have telltale symptoms and you can receive a diagnosis quickly after a physical exam, others may take a bit more investigative work to diagnose. That’s where our amazing team and our resources come into play! We have a variety of diagnostic tools at our ...
Just like any other illness, contracting an STD is frustrating and can make you feel pretty uncomfortable or sick for a while. While many other illnesses like colds and the flu will eventually fade away, STDs can linger and cause serious health concerns for you now and later in life. If you are concerned that you have an STD, getting tested right away gives you the best chance of avoiding a severe infection. Did you ...
Our team is the best in the area when it comes to diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses. We start with a full visual examination, and we can run blood tests and rapid tests to figure out what is wrong or what is causing you pain. In addition to these tests, we can take an X-ray of the area of concern using our state-of-the-art digital X-ray technology. Digital X-rays can help us diagnose fractures and ...
Taking care of your body and mind takes work, but it might just be the most important work that you ever do. Taking care of yourself throughout your life can help reduce your risk of certain diseases and can help you live a fuller, longer life. This includes focusing on every aspect of your body, including your brain! You rely on your brain to help you accomplish virtually everything, so taking care of it should ...
Cancer is a scary situation, no matter what type you are diagnosed with. While some forms can be treated more easily than others, it is still a stressful situation for all involved. This is certainly true when it comes to skin cancer. Anyone can develop skin cancer, and it can appear on any part of your body, so it is important to be aware of any skin changes and act quickly after a new discovery ...
Infections can be caused by many different kinds of viruses and bacteria, and each infection comes with its own symptoms and unpleasant reactions. Salmonella infections are no different! In the case of salmonella infections, your body has been infected with salmonella bacteria that have been introduced into your intestinal tract. Salmonella is a type of food poisoning that you can experience when you consume contaminated food or water. This type of infection shares similar symptoms ...
The temperatures are rising, and the trees are blooming! There’s no doubt about it, spring is finally here. While many of us are happily packing away our winter clothes and planning for a season of fun, those with seasonal allergies are most likely feeling a little differently at this time of year. Seasonal allergy symptoms can be a big annoyance! We all want to enjoy the spring weather, but that can be hard to ...
As we move through our days, it is common to occasionally feel some aches and pains or a twinge from time to time. A fleeting ache doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong, but if you are experiencing lingering or worsening pain, it should be checked out. When it comes to your ears, you need to be on the lookout for ear infections! While ear pain can be caused by other things, like allergies or ...
We are grateful that our patients and community rolled with all of the ups and downs over the last few years during the pandemic. We are lucky to serve such great people. The pandemic’s emergency status is set to expire in May, and with that, a variety of changes will be coming for the healthcare industry. The availability of telemedicine and virtual visits will be impacted, but have no fear—an in-person visit at ...
Any healthcare provider will tell you how important sleep is! No matter your age, you need quality, undisturbed sleep every night in order to maintain good health. Nightly sleep allows your immune system to function more efficiently, and it can even reduce your risk of certain diseases. Check out our AFC Urgent Care Monroe Road team’s blog all about the importance of sleep below. How Much Sleep Is Recommended? It depends on how old ...
