by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Why Should I Choose Healthy Food Over Fast Food? Well, any type of food is OK in moderation as part of a healthy diet. However, just as with every other thing, you want to limit your intake of fast food. That’s because, even when choosing healthier options, fast food...
by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
When Can I Take an Antibiotic? Depending on the type of infection you are suffering from, you may or may not need an antibiotic. Bacterial infections are effectively treated with an antibiotic, but viruses are not. Types of Bacterial Infections Some ear infections...
by Social Joey | Mar 1, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Is a Sports Physical? A sports physical is important, as it makes sure an athlete is in good enough physical shape to handle the sports season. Spring Sports Needing a Sports Physical Baseball Swimming Golf Track and field Lacrosse Softball Soccer Tennis Why Do I...
by Social Joey | Feb 15, 2019 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
What Are the Symptoms of a Heart Attack? When you think of a heart attack, you may think of what you see in the movies—a man clutching his chest, suddenly in intense pain. But that’s not always the reality. While chest pain is a common symptom of heart attack, there...
by Social Joey | Feb 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
What Are the 3 Types of Flu? There are three main strains of flu, which are A, B and C. Of the different strains, Flu A spreads most quickly and often has more severe symptoms. Symptoms of Flu A Chills Congestion Cough Fatigue Fever Headaches Muscle aches Runny nose...
by Social Joey | Jan 16, 2019 | Healthy Living
What causes my lungs to burn? Encountering a burning sensation within your lungs can be disconcerting, particularly when accompanied by respiratory challenges or a persistent cough. Although engaging in vigorous exercise in cold weather is a common trigger, it is...
by Social Joey | Jan 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
It can come on all of a sudden. One day you are just fine, and the next day you have a sore throat. But is it just a sore throat or something more? The team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville wants to offer some perspective on sore throat symptoms and when you may need to...
by Social Joey | Dec 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Do you ever feel that when a cough starts it never ends? You are not alone! In fact, it can seem that when a cough doesn’t disappear after a few days that something more serious could be going on. While it’s always a good idea to get a lingering cough checked out by a...
by Social Joey | Dec 1, 2018 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
Is My Nasal Congestion a Sign of a Sinus Infection? A sinus infection happens when the cavities around the nasal passages because inflamed. While a cold can also cause a stuffy nose, if you experience other symptoms in addition to your nasal congestion, then you are...
by Social Joey | Nov 15, 2018 | Healthy Living, Urgent Care Clinic, Walk In Clinic
120⁄80 mmHg, your blood pressure numbers were in normal range. However, if your numbers read 140⁄90 mmHg or higher, that’s considered high blood pressure, or hypertension. Fortunately, the team at AFC Urgent Care Knoxville has some tips on how you can lower your blood...
