Why Am I Getting So Many Bruises?

Why Am I Getting So Many Bruises?

You wake up in the morning and see another bruise and think, “How did this get here?” Even if you don’t remember bumping into something or falling, bruises can show up on the body. Is there a time when you should be concerned about the amount of bruises that are...
What Are Signs of Gastrointestinal Disease?

What Are Signs of Gastrointestinal Disease?

Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are actually more common than you might realize. In fact, more than 20 million Americans suffer from chronic gastrointestinal diseases, while 62 million Americans are diagnosed with new GI issues every year. So, even though stomachaches...
What Are the Symptoms of Mono?

What Are the Symptoms of Mono?

Mono is called the “kissing disease” for good reason. This contagious illness is most often transmitted through bodily fluids, such as saliva, which obviously happens when you kiss someone or share utensils like spoons or forks. This illness is most common among young...
Why Do Viruses Get Worse in the Winter?

Why Do Viruses Get Worse in the Winter?

It’s no coincidence that more people get sick during the winter months. Every year, the flu and other viruses reach their peak between December and February, according to the CDC. But why does this happen? Read on for some helpful answers from our AFC Urgent Care...
Is Croup Connected to COVID-19?

Is Croup Connected to COVID-19?

Croup is an age-old respiratory infection that young children deal with, but it is experiencing a new development this year. Recently, scientists have found that omicron variant cases among young children have led to cases of croup. While this seems scary, these croup...

How Can I Break a Flu-Related Fever?

Having a fever is the worst—not to mention, it can be quite dangerous if your temperature is high enough. Unfortunately, having a fever is very common when dealing with the flu. Although this is the case, there are many things you can do at home that can help to break...
How to Fall-Proof Your Home

How to Fall-Proof Your Home

Falls at home happen much too often, and they don’t have to. Falls are highly preventable, as there are many things you can do to fall-proof your home! Our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team provides many ways to make your home safer for yourself or your elderly...
What Should I Know About Sinusitis?

What Should I Know About Sinusitis?

The current fall season is a typically a common time of year for sinus infections, due the prevalence of allergens like ragweed ad the start to school, where viruses are more easily passed from one person to another. While sinus infections (sinusitis) aren’t pleasant...