by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Mesenteric adenitis sounds more serious than it really is. This condition affects mostly children and teens, and it often goes away on its own without the necessity of medical care. Keep reading to learn more about what it is and how to treat it from our AFC Urgent...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Spider bites are no joke. They hurt a lot when they happen, and if a black widow, brown recluse or hobo spider bites you, they can cause serious health issues. In most cases, though, spider bites are actually quite harmless. Read on to learn more from our AFC Urgent...
by Social Joey | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Whether or not you’ve had a kidney stone before, odds are that you’ve certainly heard of one or know someone who has had one. They aren’t any fun to deal with, and they’re very common in America. Do you know what they actually are, though? Read on to learn more from...
by Social Joey | May 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Our AFC center isn’t like other urgent care centers—what we promise is what we deliver! When you visit us, you’ll receive attentive medical care without having to wait forever or shell out too much money. Read on as our AFC team further explains what you can expect...
by Social Joey | Apr 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Kids will be kids, which means that they will acquire lots of bumps and bruises along the way. Whether it’s due to bumping into a table, falling off a swing or diving after a ball in the yard, bruises are common among children and only in the very rare cases are they...
by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Everyone has tummy troubles at times. Although things like gas and a rumbly tummy can be embarrassing at times, there are many simple ways to improve your symptoms. Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team shares some helpful information about the digestive system and what...
by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
You’ve likely heard mono (medically known as mononucleosis) referred to as the “kissing disease” before, but do you know why that is? Mono is most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is transmitted through bodily fluids, such as saliva. So, when you...
by Social Joey | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Recently, the CDC has gone on record in saying that COVID-19 breakthrough infections are much more likely than they used to be. But, why? Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team provides some answers below, so read on! Why Do Breakthrough Infections Happen? Breakthrough...
by Social Joey | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s no coincidence that people become sick more frequently in the winter. According to the CDC, the flu and other viruses are at their peak between December and February every year. But why is this the case? Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team has some helpful answers...
by Social Joey | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
When or if your kids get croup, it can be scary. While croup itself isn’t a very harmful infection, it sounds harmful, due to the eerie, barking cough that kids experience when they get this infection. Our AFC Urgent Care Gastonia team provides more info on croup...
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