The thyroid is a gland. You have glands throughout your body, where they create and release substances that help your body do a specific task. Your thyroid makes hormones that help control many vital functions of your body. If these hormones are overproduced or underproduced, a Thyroid disease is more than likely to occur. Sad to say that millions of Americans are affected by a Thyroid condition. Fortunately , AFC Urgent Care Norwalk has constructed an ...
RSV, or “respiratory syncytial virus” is a respiratory infection caused by the common cold virus that can affect both children and adults. It can be a potential threat for infants and young children as well as adults with weakened immune systems or those being treated for lung diseases like asthma or cystic fibrosis. The point is, it’s not a virus you want to catch this winter season. Currently, there is an outbreak of RSV ...
November is American Diabetes month, and we want everyone to know the signs and symptoms so that they can prevent it. Diabetes continues to affect millions of people, and there are also millions of people who are not aware that they are borderline diabetic. Being prediabetic puts you at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. So, let’s try and prevent it. While we should consider getting screened for diabetes all year long ...
Are you ready for the holidays? Last year, many of you skipped out on getting both your COVID booster shots and your flu vaccines causing us to cancel our favorite holidays. We now know that after 2+ years of this pandemic, COVID and flu symptoms overlap making it important for everyone to get vaccinated for both viruses this time around. Afterall, we now have monkeypox to worry about (a triple threat)! AFC Urgent Care Norwalk ...
We are now at the height of "angry bee" season. AFC Urgent Care Norwalk is already anticipating an influx of families and children coming in for bee sting treatment. But, why are there so many bees out and why are they so aggressive? When bees and wasps are near the end of their life cycle, they become increasingly aggressive. Being stung by a bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket can be both painful and scary ...
Back to school season really starts in August, not September. Some schools are beginning early this year, cutting down time with families and time to get your child what they need to be ready for the school year. But, as you might think it’s another school year and that they’ll get through it like they do every year, we think of it as another year of potential exposure to germs, colds, flu, sports ...
It's UV Safety Awareness Month, and we all know the best way to stay safe from the sun's harmful UV rays is to stay out of it. But what if you have to go outside for things like work, or a 4th of July barbecue? How can you prevent heat exhaustion, sunstroke and exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays? Don’t worry. AFC Urgent Care Norwalk is here to help guide you on how ...
June is Men's Health Month, a time to focus on the health concerns that are specific to men. While many of the same health issues affect both men and women, there are some health problems that are more common in men or that present differently in men. For example, prostate cancer is more common in men, and heart disease and diabetes can be more fatal for men than women. AFC Urgent Care Norwalk is ...
The answer is YES! Deer ticks are very common in the Northeast, especially in Connecticut. If you do plan on going for a hike or stroll near grassy plains or woodsey areas, be on the lookout for black legged ticks (deer ticks). As we approach the warmer months, you’re going to see more ticks and other little critters too. So, be on the lookout and make sure you perform regular tick checks when returning ...
If you’re sexually active, you’re at risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease, also known as an “STD”. STDs are highly contagious and if you’re not practicing safe sex, your risk for infection goes up. It doesn’t matter what age you are, anyone can get one. STDs are often silent and sneaky. Most people don’t always show symptoms and can spread it unintentionally. Testing for STDs and STI’s are ...
