We love summertime here in the Mooresville area. The sun, water and abundance of family fun make it a wonderful time of year. One thing that is not so fun is the arrival of bugs, specifically ticks. Finding a tick on yourself after a day spent outside can be really frustrating! You should work on removing the entire tick as soon as you discover it on your body to reduce your risk for Lyme disease ...
Living an active lifestyle is encouraged throughout your life, but that also means opening yourself up to the possibility of injury while you are going about your day. Injuries can happen anywhere, from a fall in the bathroom to a trip down the stairs. As you pick yourself up off the floor, a searing pain in your wrist or ankle can have you wondering the extent of your injury. Minor injuries like sprains or bruises ...
There is no doubt about it—life is busy. While your days are full of meal prep, work, chauffeuring your kids around and helping with homework, it can be easy to just fall into a routine of sitting on the couch in the evening in front of the TV. While we all need to destress and relax after work, there are other things you can do that are relaxing as well as challenging your body ...
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 ...
A cancer diagnosis is always scary and can feel overwhelming no matter what type of cancer you are diagnosed with. While some cancers can go undetected for a long time, thankfully many cases will show signs that indicate something is amiss. One of the indications that further investigation is required is when you discover a change to your skin or an evolving mole. Our AFC Urgent Care Mooresville team wants you to know the signs ...
With the huge spike in influenza cases this season, there is a high chance that you will become exposed to the virus at some point this year. If you are exposed and you either don’t have your flu shot or your body cannot fight off the virus, you will start to feel sick pretty quickly. We are sorry that you aren’t feeling your best! Since the flu is a viral illness, the best ...
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 ...
If you have ever had a salmonella infection before, you know how unpleasant they can be! Salmonella bacteria infect the intestinal tract and can cause gastrointestinal symptoms that are really frustrating to deal with. Salmonella infections are a type of food poisoning you can contract when you come into contact with contaminated food or water. It often shares similar symptoms with common stomach bugs, so it can be hard to tell the difference on your ...
While it is possible to develop lower back and leg pain from COVID, there are also several other causes. As experts in urgent healthcare services, AFC in Mooresville indicates why you might be experiencing back pain after COVID and explains some other reasons you might have lower back pain. Lower Back and Leg Pain from COVID Lower back pain is a possible symptom of COVID-19. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise, given ...
If you are one of the many millions of Americans who experience seasonal allergies, this current season is probably not your favorite. Spring is one of the most common seasons to suffer from seasonal allergy flare-ups due to the rise of pollen in the air. Seasonal allergies can range from being a minor nuisance to causing you to miss work or school due to being so miserable. If you are looking to find some reliable ...
