A kidney Infection is a type of urinary tract infection caused by a bacteria that generally begins in your urethra or bladder and travels to one or both of the kidneys. They can be sudden or chronic. Common causes of Kidney Infections: It could be caused by a bacteria from an infection somewhere else in your body, like from an artificial joint, that spreads to the kidneys through your bloodstream. It could be the result ...
Illness can be defined as unhealthy or unwell state of body or mind. Causes of Illness Stress Malnutrition / Vitamin deficiency Illness because of disease Lack of sleep Lack of exercise What to eat? Fruits and vegetables Nuts, lentils A balanced diet Common Symptoms: Fever Pains Cold/ cough Diarrhea Anxiety Pains Fatigue Dizziness What to Eat? Eating Some foods can prevent from falling ill often. Some of them are: Fresh fruits and vegetables Nuts and seeds ...
Who is excited about warmer days ahead? We all are! However, with the sunnier days comes a responsibility to make sure we are doing all we can to protect our skin from the sun. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Warringtown wants you to know how to have fun in the sun while also playing it safe when it comes to your skin care! Read on as we share some insight. Why Is It Important ...
Telemedicine, sometimes referred to as telehealth, is one of the fastest growing platforms for patient to get accessible, remote, and affordable urgent care. In fact, telemedicine can provide safe and convenient medical care for patients of all needs. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), telemedicine is defined as the practice of delivering medical care to patients through a remote audio and/or video connection. Unlike telehealth though, telemedicine is specifically when a ...
" Did you know that around 80% of what we perceive in life comes from our eyesight? While we have a tendency to focus on our heart and brain health, it is important for us also to take time to care for our eyes. As a result, our team at AFC Urgent Care Warrington wants to use the month of April to help you understand why it is so important for you to take care of ...
" It is a disease that is spread by ticks and it is infectious. Causes of Lyme Disease Caused by ticks in grassy or heavily wooded areas where ticks which carry Lyme disease thrive. Symptoms: Symptoms can be seen early or late. Can occur until a month. At the site of the bite a red circular bump or rash will appear Fever Chills Aches Swollen lymph nodes Stiffness of the neck When to see a doctor ...
" Bronchitis is respiratory illness that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs, which then leads to congestion, mucus, and other common respiratory illness symptoms. The only good news that patients should know about bronchitis care is that treatment is straightforward, easy, and affordable at urgent care! If you have symptoms of bronchitis or believe that you have an initial infection, do not worry. You’re not alone. In fact, nearly 9 million adults ...
" Each year, millions of patients suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms. In fact, the number of patients with seasonal allergies alone total over 12 million people, according to the CDC. Many more are likely to need care for permanent allergies such as peanut, latex, soy, gluten, and other common allergy triggers. Thankfully, allergy testing is a great option to see if patients need to get care for specific allergy triggers. Seasonal allergies usually lead to a ...
" As winter starts to turn to spring, one of the main upper respiratory illnesses you may still be prone to is strep throat, a bacterial infection that requires antibiotics to fully treat. While a sore throat can be an indicator of several upper respiratory infections, strep throat has symptoms specific to the infection. Learning the symptoms of strep allows you to go to the doctor sooner for treatment. What is strep throat? Strep throat is ...
" In today’s world, it can seem like we’re always on the go. And all that busy-ness sometimes leads to slacking on sleep. While not getting enough sleep has seemingly become the norm in today’s society, our health is paying the consequences. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Warrington wants to offer some insight into why sleep is important and how to get the sleep you need. How Does Sleep ...
