Feeling nauseous is the worst, to say the least. It doesn’t happen often to most of us, but when it does, it always seems to happen at the most inconvenient time and limits our ability to function and be productive. When nausea rears its ugly head, in the moment it can seem like there’s nothing you can do about it, but there actually is! Our AFC Urgent Care Southcenter team shares some helpful ways you can battle a bout of nausea below, so keep reading. Read on →

Did you know? There are actually two types of bronchitis—chronic and acute. Neither type of bronchitis is fun to experience, but one is more serious than the other. Our AFC Urgent Care Southcenter team shares some further helpful information about bronchitis below, so keep reading! What Actually Is Bronchitis? Bronchitis is when the bronchial tubes, the air-carrying tubes in the lungs, become infected and make too much mucus. Acute bronchitis typically lasts less than 10 days, but the coughing can continue for several weeks. Read on →

It can be difficult to live with an STD, but many of these types of infections are curable, and they’re also quite common. According to the CDC, one in five people in America currently have an STD. If you are sexually active, getting regularly STD-tested is extremely important, and our AFC Urgent Care Southcenter team explains why below. What Are STDs, And Can They Be Cured? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections or STIs, are very common. Read on →

Feeling sore after a hard workout is certainly a common feeling for many of us. But how can you be sure that it’s simply muscle soreness and not something more serious, like a strain? Our AFC Urgent Care Southcenter team shares some helpful information below, so keep reading! How Can I Know If I Pulled a Muscle? Telling the difference between muscle soreness and a pulled muscle can be difficult, but the answer is in the onset of the pain. Read on →

News about COVID-19 was becoming increasingly optimistic a month and a half ago, then the Delta variant made its appearance. Now, things are a little murkier and optimism is down, but the good news is that the COVID-19 vaccine still provides adequate protection from the virus. Having said that, COVID-19 tests are necessary if you’ve been exposed to the virus—even if you’re vaccinated. Our AFC Urgent Care Southcenter team further explains below. Read on →

No matter if the wound is deep or shallow, getting a cut on any part of the body is painful and can be cause for concern. To minimize the risk of your wound turning into something more serious, it’s important to know basic first aid. If you aren’t sure what to do if you experience a cut, read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Southcenter helps walk you through the steps of basic first aid. Read on →

Many of us have soft spots for animals, whether they’re domesticated, stray or straight feral. If you feel the urge to approach and pet a stray animal, which we’d advise against, the chances that you will get bitten are much higher than interacting with a domesticated pet. Stray, feral animal bites can be dangerous, and our AFC Urgent Care Southcenter team highlights why below. What Should I Do If a Stray Animal Bites Me? Read on →

X-rays can be used to diagnose many different kinds of medical issues. While X-rays are most commonly used to diagnose broken bones, they can also diagnose things like tumors and blood vessel blockages, too. Our AFC Urgent Care Southcenter team provides some further information on X-rays and their uses below, so read on! What Is an X-ray? An X-ray is a type of electromagnetic radiation, like the light we see throughout the day. Read on →

Poison ivy is the worst. It doesn’t matter how beautiful of a summer day you’re experiencing initially—if you come home and discover an itchy poison ivy rash, you know your next week or two won’t be very fun. Luckily, there are ways to avoid this horrid summer irritant! Our AFC Urgent Care Southcenter team explains below. Why Does Poison Ivy Cause a Rash? Poison ivy contains an oil called urushiol, which typically causes an allergic skin reaction for most people. Read on →

Sitting and standing up straight is more than simply something your parents told you to do! Among many things, good posture promotes good spine health and can help you burn up to 350 calories a day. Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Southcenter team further highlights the importance of good posture below. What Is Good Posture? Good posture is the proper alignment of your body when standing or sitting. Read on →