by Social Joey | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that affects a huge number of people across the globe. Nearly 10% of people worldwide deal with eczema, but that doesn’t make it any less annoying for those who do struggle with it. While eczema is typically a chronic condition...
by Social Joey | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Experiencing nausea is no fun, and it’s hard to know what causes it at times. Even though nausea makes you feel pretty awful sometimes, there are many ways you can effectively treat it at home! Our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team highlights some effective ways you...
by Social Joey | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
When people experience pain and discomfort in the genital area, it’s common to think that those symptoms are signs of a UTI. While this is often the case, many will be diagnosed with a yeast infection. But aren’t a yeast infection and a UTI actually the same thing?...
by Social Joey | Sep 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
STDs are certainly uncomfortable to talk about, but the fact of the matter is that more people suffer from these diseases than you might realize. In fact, the CDC estimates that one in five people have an STD. Because STDs are seldom talked about, many are left...
by Social Joey | Aug 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Boils are extremely uncomfortable to experience, but they’re actually more common than you might think. They may occur in hair follicles anywhere on the body but typically pop up in areas where hair and sweat coexist, such as the armpits. Read on as our team at AFC...
by Social Joey | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you’ve stood up too quickly or bent the wrong way and you’ve felt a sharp pain go up your back or down your leg, you’ve likely pulled a muscle before. We’ve probably all heard the term “pull a muscle” before, but do you actually know what it means? Our AFC Urgent...
by Social Joey | Jul 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Even if your dog is friendly and you’re both playing nicely together, bites can happen. Sometimes, they’re nothing to worry about, and sometimes they are. So, is there a certain protocol you’re supposed to follow if you get bitten by your dog or somebody else’s dog?...
by Social Joey | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
They are! If you believe you may have the COVID-19 virus or another type of contagious illness, our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team offers rapid flu, strep and COVID-19 tests that provide accurate results within minutes! We provide some further helpful information...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Red, bumpy, itchy skin can be irritating, painful and, at times, embarrassing. Rashes can be caused by many things, including an allergy to a plant or medication, a food allergy or an illness. If you aren’t sure what the red, bumpy spots on your skin mean, our AFC...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Having some first-aid skills is an invaluable tool, especially for parents! Kids get cuts and scrapes all the time. And in some cases, they also get deep cuts that will require stitches. Whatever the case may be, having some working knowledge on how to dress wounds is...
