by Social Joey | Feb 15, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is Heart Disease? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 610,000 Americans die of heart disease each year. While not all risk factors for heart disease can be changed, there are ways people can reduce their risk of heart disease in...
by Social Joey | Feb 1, 2019 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is the Flu A Virus? There are three main strains of the flu: Flu A Flu B Flu C While Flu A and B are the flu strains you most hear about in the United States (affecting up to 20% of the American population each year), there is also a Flu C, which is less severe...
by Social Joey | Jan 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
How Do I Know If I Have a Respiratory Infection? A respiratory infection occurs when a virus affects the nose, throat and airways. Because respiratory infections are extremely contagious, it is important to make sure you wash your hands regularly, as well as cover...
by Social Joey | Jan 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
A sore throat could be the first symptom experienced when a person has many medical conditions, including a cold or the flu. That’s why it’s important to seek medical attention if your sore throat lasts for more than a few days. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain...
by Social Joey | Dec 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sometimes it cannot be unexplained. You can be fine one minute and coughing the next. In many cases, it seems like you can be fine throughout the day and then start having coughing attacks at night. The best way to get rid of that cough is to determine what’s causing...
by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2018 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection occurs when the cavities surrounding the nasal passages become inflamed. If your sinus infection is caused by a virus, then you will be contagious and might need to take certain precautions to ensure you do not get others...
by Social Joey | Nov 15, 2018 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
120⁄80 mmHg. If, on the other hand, your blood pressure reads consistently at 140⁄90 mmHg or higher, you are said to have high blood pressure (also known as hypertension). The team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to know that you don’t have to sit back and...
by Social Joey | Nov 1, 2018 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
fatigue we are feeling can be due to an underlying medical condition. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to help you understand why you might be feeling more tired than usual lately. What Is Fatigue? Fatigue describes when a person feels tired, has...
by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2018 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is the Flu? The flu virus, also called influenza, is an extremely contagious upper and lower respiratory infection that can vary from mild to severe. A person can be infected with the flu for days before the first symptoms begin. That means that he or she could...
by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2018 | Health Care, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
How Long Do UTI Symptoms Last? How long a urinary tract infection lasts depends on the severity of your infection and how promptly you seek treatment. While most cases can clear up within a couple days, it can sometimes take longer. Symptoms of a Urinary Tract...
