by Social Joey | Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
In short, no, it’s not. Mesenteric adenitis is an abdominal condition that usually only affects children and teens, and it typically goes away on its own. However, its symptoms can be quite concerning for some, due to the fact that they are very similar to symptoms of...
by Social Joey | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Although we don’t want them to, bug bites happen—especially in the spring and summer. Whether they’re from a mosquito, ant, spider or some other creepy-crawler, bites are a common spring and summer ailment. While in most cases they aren’t anything to be too concerned...
by Social Joey | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
You begin to feel a sharp pain in your side and lower back, in addition to having trouble urinating; what does this mean? Most likely, you are experiencing a kidney stone, which is quite common. In fact, researchers estimate that about one in 10 people will get a...
by Social Joey | May 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Taking a risk and going to an urgent care can be nerve-wracking at times. No one wants to spend lots of money on health care—especially when it might not be thorough and takes a long time. When you visit our AFC center, we will set your mind at ease! We provide...
by Social Joey | Apr 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Bruising is a part of life. It’s sometimes a marker of having fun playing with the kids or a reminder of clumsiness, like bumping into a table or chair around the house. Whatever the case may be, most bruises aren’t usually a cause for concern. Our AFC Urgent Care...
by Social Joey | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s safe to say that nearly every one of us will experience stomach pain at some point in our lives. Most of us experience it on a fairly regular basis, so when is stomach pain an actual cause for concern and not something to brush aside? Our AFC Urgent Care Hickory...
by Social Joey | Mar 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Mononucleosis, or “mono” for short, is a viral illness that is almost always transmitted through saliva and affects mainly teenagers and young adults. While the symptoms of mono can last for months in some cases, this viral infection isn’t usually thought of as a...
by Social Joey | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Croup is a common respiratory infection among children. It most often occurs in children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years old, and it will likely clear up within a week. Although serious croup complications are rare, croup is not something to take lightly. Our...
by Social Joey | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Did you know? There are between 11,000 and 13,000 strep throat cases in the U.S. every year. Thankfully, though, strep throat is highly treatable and typically isn’t a huge cause for concern. Even though it’s treatable, if strep throat is left untreated, it can cause...
by Social Joey | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Feeling that painful twinge in your lower back or neck can be scary. Many of us have likely experienced this feeling before, so how concerned should you be if you pull a muscle? Our AFC Urgent Care of Hickory, NC team is here to provide some helpful answers and...
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