by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Yeast infections are extremely common among women, with nearly 75% of women experiencing one at some point in their lives. If you haven’t had a yeast infection, it’s important to know what they are, what causes them and what you can do about them, since these...
by Social Joey | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Many people experience bronchitis every year. This common infection of the airways that lead to the lungs is most common among those over age 65, but it can happen to anyone at any age. But what about COPD? It’s often used in the same breath as bronchitis, but is it...
by Social Joey | Sep 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
It may not cross your mind to get frequently tested for STDs, but it’s more important than you might think. Right now, one in five Americans have an STD, according to the CDC, which is currently an all-time high. Plus, the rates could even be higher than what is being...
by Social Joey | Aug 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you have been dealing with sudden, sharp pain and redness in your joints, you likely have gout. This kind of joint pain can flare up in the night and last for weeks at a time, making gout uncomfortable at best and debilitating at worst. Thankfully, there are steps...
by Social Joey | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
How Could I Get a Kidney Infection? Kidney infections are caused by bacteria or viruses. Scientists believe that most kidney infections start as a bladder infection that moves upstream to infect one or both of the kidneys. Although bladder infections and UTIs aren’t...
by Social Joey | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
What Is an Ear Infection? The commonly used term “ear infection” is known medically as “acute otitis media,” or a sudden infection in the middle ear, which is the space behind the eardrum. In many cases, ear infections clear up on their own, but if the ear infection...
by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
What Is a Sports Physical? A sports physical exam is sometimes called a preparticipation physical examination (PPE), and as we said earlier, is an exam that evaluates and ensures the safety of children playing in organized sports. During the physical, your healthcare...
by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2021 | Health Care
according to the CDC. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City shares some more helpful info on this common bacterial infection. How Do I Know If I Have Strep Throat? First, before you know its first symptoms, it’s important to know exactly what this...
by Social Joey | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
How Common of a Symptom Is Back Pain? Back pain due to COVID-19 is grouped in with general muscle aches or pains, which the CDC lists as an official symptom. Additionally, those who have recovered from COVID-19 have said that they experienced lingering back pain....
by Social Joey | Feb 16, 2021 | Health Care
What it is: Yeast is a fungus that is found naturally in the body, but the immune system works to keep it under control. When something causes the yeast cells to multiply and grow out of control, it will cause an infection. How it’s caused: Anything that disrupts the...
