by Social Joey | Sep 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you start to notice that your child’s back looks curved or he or she is complaining of chronic back pain, you may start to wonder if a spinal issue is to blame. If your child has scoliosis, the spine has formed into an “S” or “C” shape instead of in a vertical...
by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are not usually common conversation starters amongst family or friends, but they are actually more prevalent than you think! They happen to millions of Americans every year, and they can range from mild to severe cases. If you...
by Social Joey | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
When it comes to asthma, the majority of people who have the condition developed it as small children. If you develop it as a child, symptoms usually are worse during exercise and allergy season, but are intermittent. But did you know that you can develop adult-onset...
by Social Joey | Aug 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
When you have active children who are involved in sports, you know that injuries are inevitable at some point in their athletic careers. While you can’t completely prevent injuries from occurring, you can help minimize their risk of getting hurt. Do you know what you...
by Social Joey | Jul 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
No one wants to break a bone—that much is true. However, broken bones are among the most common injuries in America, as millions of people suffer from them each year. Read on to learn more about fractures and why they should be treated immediately from our AFC Urgent...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Mesenteric adenitis is a condition that affects children and teens more often than adults. This condition occurs when the lymph nodes in the abdomen become swollen when trying to fight off a bacterial or intestinal infection. Our AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga team...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Although spiders do a lot of good, such as ridding households and gardens of unwanted pests, they can also be pests themselves. Plus, they’re pretty terrifying to look at (sorry, spider-lovers). Although most spider bites are relatively harmless, some types of spiders...
by Social Joey | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you’ve had a kidney stone before, you know what symptoms to be on the lookout for again. If you’ve never had a kidney stone, though, and you start to experience lots of pain in your side and a burning sensation when urinating, how are you supposed to know for sure...
by Social Joey | May 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Seasonal allergies are things that so many people struggle with each year. They can come on strong, and they can be hard to shake. Many people deal with them for years and years and just accept it. While that is OK, we believe it’s important to know what typically...
by Social Joey | Apr 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Bruising is a part of life. Bruises show up after you do things like play contact sports or bump hard into a chair or table. For some, though, they show up often without seemingly having real initial cause. Read on to learn more about bruising from our AFC Urgent Care...
