by Social Joey | Sep 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Scoliosis is a condition that starts in the spine but can affect the entire body. If you have scoliosis, it means that your spine has a curve to it when it should be straight. Your vertebrae make an “S” or “C” shape instead of being stacked on top of each other. Many...
by Social Joey | Sep 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Contracting a sexually transmitted disease is never a fun thing. Along with the private nature of the illness, it can feel awkward seeking help or treatment. Even though you may feel that way, know that one in five American adults will experience an STD at some point...
by Social Joey | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
If your children love to be active, it can be so fun to watch them play the sports they love! But what if your child has asthma and is always nervous to participate because of the risk of an asthma attack? Encouraging exercise while understanding your child’s...
by Social Joey | Aug 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
If your children are athletes, you know how busy and full of activities your life can get! It seems like you are always on the go to get them to games, tournaments or camps. Do you know how you would react if your child came home from one of these activities...
by Social Joey | Jul 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
The short answer is yes. Even though bones are remarkably adept at healing themselves, a fracture that isn’t treated quickly or correctly will become worse, as is the case with most medical issues. Our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team provides further information on...
by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Mesenteric adenitis is a relatively common condition, and although anyone at any age can get it, it most often affects children and teens. Despite its scary-sounding name, mesenteric adenitis isn’t usually very serious and will clear up on its own in a week or two in...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Whether you’re hiking a local trail, hanging out in your backyard or spending time on the baseball field, you’re going to encounter some sort of bug in its habitat. And when you do, sometimes they can get a little irked and bite or sting. Bug bites and stings are very...
by Social Joey | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Kidney stones are no joke. They can cause lots of pain, and they’re quite common among Americans: Nearly one in 10 people will deal with a kidney stone at some point in their lives. Read on to learn more about kidney stones from our AFC Urgent Care Hixson team! What...
by Social Joey | May 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Blooming trees and flowers paint a beautiful picture during the spring months. Watching the world wake back up after a long, winter slumber is an amazing thing to behold. Unfortunately, though, April and May come with their own problems for many. Millions of Americans...
by Social Joey | Apr 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Although it’s painful, bruising is a part of life. Sometimes you can’t help bumping into something, knocking knees when you’re playing sports, or tripping and falling on the sidewalk. And when you get a bruise, you shouldn’t be worried in most cases. Our AFC Urgent...
