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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 Sevierville 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 ...

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Having a varied and colorful diet is one of the cornerstones to a healthy life. Whole grains, healthy proteins, fruits and vegetables all need to be incorporated into your diet so that you can give your body the nutrients it needs to thrive. You also need to ensure you are getting the right nutrients from your food, like calcium. Calcium is crucial to your bone health, but it also plays other important roles in your ...

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So, what is mono, and what are the symptoms? American Family Care in Sevierville has answers, and treatment, for you.  Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious viral disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but other viruses can also cause it. Also sometimes known as the “kissing disease,” mono is spread through saliva and can even be passed from person to person from sharing cutlery and utensils. According to the CDC, mono occurs mainly ...

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The healthcare industry has evolved to include telehealth urgent care, an innovative technology that has made it easier for people worldwide to access healthcare virtually.  This medical service offers faster urgent care visits through virtual appointments, providing services from physical exams to diagnostics, which allows healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely, providing care, support, and information from a distance. This can be particularly beneficial for patients with mobility or transportation issues, with busy schedules ...

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If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you might not welcome the change in season like other people do. As people head outside more frequently and open up their windows, you are probably hunkering down inside with a box of tissues and your nasal spray! Seasonal allergies can be really unpleasant. They tend to spike in the spring season when pollen is more prevalent in the air. Treating seasonal allergies the right way can help you ...

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The pandemic forced changes in almost every business and industry over the last few years. Of course this includes the healthcare industry! We went through some major shifts in how we approached patient care while navigating an uncertain world. With the pandemic’s emergency status is set to expire in May, some things may change or go back to the way they used to be. This includes some aspects of telemedicine and virtual appointments. The ...

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Ear pain has many different causes, ranging from simple allergy issues to ear infections. If you begin to notice pain in your ear, keep an eye on your symptoms, as a worsening pain or discomfort could indicate a middle ear infection. Ear infections are really common, so don’t panic immediately if your ear (or both of your ears) start to hurt. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team explains all about ear infections below, so ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Local urgent care centers in Sevierville, 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 ...

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