Scheduling an STD test can certainly be uncomfortable, but sometimes uncomfortable medical visits are the most important ones to make—especially when STD rates are as high as they are. According to the CDC, one in five people have an STD. To learn more about STDs and the importance of testing, read what our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team has to say below. What Are STDs? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted ...
It’s safe to say that we’ve all heard of heat rash before. Even though you know what it is, how can you know that the new rash that has developed on your skin is, indeed, heat rash? Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team highlights what heat rash is and how you can identify it below, so keep reading! What heat rash is: Heat rash (also known as prickly heat) develops when blocked pores ...
It’s safe to say that we’ve all either heard of or experienced a pulled muscle before, but do you know what actually happens to the body when it suffers a pulled muscle? Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville shares some helpful information on pulled muscles and muscle strains below, so keep reading! What Is a Pulled Muscle? A pulled muscle, or a muscle strain, happens when your muscle is overstretched or torn. A pulled ...
Have you recently twisted your ankle on a hike in the Smokies and are experiencing lots of pain? While sometimes broken bones aren’t the cause of the pain, it’s best to schedule an X-ray just to make sure. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville further explains what kind of conditions warrant scheduling an X-ray below, so read on! What Are X-rays? X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation that can penetrate or pass through ...
Yes and no. While there are things that you can do at home that can ease pain and discomfort, there isn’t anything you can do by yourself to eliminate a kidney infection without medical help. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team provides further information on kidney infections below, so read on. What Is a Kidney Infection? A kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, is a type of urinary tract infection that generally begins in your urethra ...
If you’re a parent, you’re probably all too aware of the commonality of ear infections among your child. In fact, according to the National Institute of Health, five out of six will have at least one ear infection by their third birthday. Even though they’re common, how serious are these infections? Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team provides some answers. What Causes an Ear Infection? The most common type ...
From Catlettsburg Elementary to Sevierville Intermediate School, the spring sports season is here! But first, your child will need a sports physical before he or she can participate. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team provides some helpful info on sports physicals below, so read on! What Will My Medical Provider Need to Know? A sports physical is a quick 15–25 minute physical with a provider that helps determine if it is safe for a ...
While strep throat probably affected many of us when we were children, this bacterial infection isn’t a thing of the past. While it is most common among kids between the ages of 5 and 15, strep throat still affects approximately 11,000 and 24,000 Americans every year. So, is it inevitable that you will get strep throat this year? Definitely not, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville explains why below. How ...
Many have experienced lots of different symptoms when diagnosed with COVID-19. Some experience body aches and fever, while some don’t experience any symptoms at all. So, is there any consistency when it comes to COVID-19 symptoms? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville has some answers, so read on. What Symptoms Will I Experience First? Typically, according to recent studies, fever is the first symptom to manifest itself. Followed by cough, body aches and ...
Millions of people every year have to deal with UTIs, or urinary tract infections. While they’re very common, that doesn’t make them any less important to deal with promptly. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville provides some helpful info. Here’s what to do: Figure out if what you’re experiencing constitutes a UTI. A few common symptoms include a burning sensation when peeing, frequent urination, cloudy or dark ...
