by Social Joey | Jul 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
It takes a special kind of person to be able to provide quality medical care and to make their patients feel comfortable—our AFC center is full of those kinds of medical providers. Not only do we provide care that’s affordable and convenient, but our team is full of...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Although this condition sounds scary, it’s often relatively harmless. Mesenteric adenitis will cause some stomach pain and discomfort for anywhere from a few days up to a couple of weeks, but it won’t cause any long-term issues once it subsides. Our AFC Urgent Care...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
When you’re having fun outside and your enjoyment is interrupted by a painful bug bite or sting, it can be easy to worry. While this is not a bad reaction, most insect injuries aren’t really anything to actually get up in arms about. Bug bites and stings are usually...
by Social Joey | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
You’ve almost certainly heard of kidney stones before, if not dealt with one. Do you know what they actually are, though, or what they’re caused by? Read on to learn more from our AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte team. What Is a Kidney Stone? A kidney stone is a hard...
by Social Joey | May 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s not uncommon that an urgent care company that advertises short wait times and low prices doesn’t actually follow through. Many people will walk through their doors and wait for much longer than expected and pay much more than desired. However, this isn’t the case...
by Social Joey | Apr 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Let’s face it—kids will be kids. They run into stuff, they fall down, they scrape their knees and elbows, and then they get up and get right back to doing it all over again. They’re resilient, even if they suffer bumps and bruises along the way. Although bruises are a...
by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Not all tummy troubles are created equal. Some will go away quickly and are results of eating something that doesn’t agree with your system, but some are actually signs of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders or infections. Our AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte team shares...
by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Infectious mononucleosis is the fancier, medical term for what we all know as “mono.” Mono is a viral illness that usually affects teens and young adults, and it causes symptoms like extreme fatigue and a fever. Our AFC Urgent Care South Charlotte team shares other...
by Social Joey | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
The CDC has recently stated that “breakthrough” omicron infections are expected, but why? Vaccine efficiency against omicron is poorer, according to experts, due to omicron’s mutations, which make it more transmissible than previous variants and more able to resist...
by Social Joey | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you have kids, it’s safe to say that you’re fully aware that with the winter months come more and more viral infections. Kids often get sick at school between December and February, and this is because viruses, such as the flu, peak during this time of year,...
