Thyroid disease is a common endocrine disorder, and can cause a wide range of symptoms, from fatigue and weight gain to depression and anxiety. In some cases, it could potentially lead to more severe health issues. AFC Urgent Care North Worcester is here to educate you about the warning signs of thyroid disease so you can prevent it. Not only will this guide help you understand the causes, the symptoms, and the testing options available ...
We’re currently seeing many patients coming in with sore throats worried that they may have COVID-19. There are other winter illnesses to worry about as well, such as strep throat, flu and colds. If you’re experiencing a sore throat, it can be any one of them. But, how do I know if I have strep throat or something worse? There are differences between each illness. We understand that there can be some onusing ...
The sun is shining, birds are chirping and the bees are busy doing their thing but that’s not the only thing in the air. Are you sneezing, wheezing, coughing, and have watery eyes lately? Well, unfortunately spring didn’t just bring us warmer weather, it also brings pollen and those nasty spring allergies and asthma flare ups. This season we may experience more allergies due to the warm winter we just had. Since the ...
Urgent care providers offer convenient, time-saving alternatives to visiting an emergency room for minor, non-life-threatening medical conditions. These healthcare centers typically have shorter wait times and offer services like X-rays, urgent treatment of colds and flu, sprains, strains, and fractures, on-site lab tests, and physicals. Urgent care centers provide efficient diagnoses of various health problems, ranging from minor to severe. Some are also equipped with on-site lab testing capabilities so that patients can get results ...
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a frustrating ailment that causes a runny nose, congestion, swollen and/or itching eyes, a sore throat, headaches, and other symptoms. While there isn’t necessarily a quick sinus infection cure, there are certainly ways that you can ease your discomfort and speed up your recovery. If you’re suffering from sinusitis, know that you aren’t alone; approximately 90% of patients with colds have an element of viral ...
Local urgent care centers in North Worcester, or family walk-in clinics, offer patients convenient and affordable urgent healthcare services. When you visit a family walk-in clinic, you can expect quick, quality care at a fraction of the cost of your local emergency room. Emergency rooms tend to be very busy and crowded and are associated with longer waiting times and higher fees. By going to a walk-in doctor’s office for a non-life-threatening illness or injury ...
What is an urgent care clinic? And how does it differ from the emergency room? When should you go to the emergency room, and when should you go to an urgent care center? Whatever questions you may have, AFC has the answers. What Is An Urgent Care Clinic? Urgent care is the level of healthcare that lies between your primary care physician (PCP) and the emergency room. When you go to urgent care, you can ...
