X-rays involve radiation exposure, so it’s understandable to be a little wary of getting one when the opportunity presents itself. However, we encourage you to let your guard down a little bit, as in most cases, the radiation exposure is generally so small that the benefit of the X-ray far outweighs the risks. Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team further explains below. How Safe Are X-rays? Since X-rays involve radiation, they are technically classified as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U. Read on →

Kidney infections can be quite dangerous, but they rarely go unnoticed and untreated. Kidney infections, when not treated quickly and correctly, can cause serious health complications, such as sepsis, kidney scarring, and can even cause future pregnancy issues for expecting mothers. All this can be avoided with the right treatment! Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail highlights how to properly treat kidney infections. What Are the Common Causes of Kidney Infections? Read on →

Did you know? Except for wellness baby visits, ear infections are the most common reason for trips to the pediatrician, accounting for approximately 30 million doctor visits a year in the United States! So, what makes these infections so common? Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team has some answers, so keep reading! What Are Ear Infections in the First Place? An ear infection, or otitis media, happens when bacteria or other viral particles harm and cause pain to the middle ear. Read on →

Hemby Bridge Elementary and Porter Ridge Middle School spring sports are upon us! But before your child can participate, he or she needs a sports physical first. Our AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail team explains why below. Why Does My Child Need a Sports Physical? Sports physicals are required in the state of North Carolina, but why? Well, they raise awareness of any issues, like hernias and uncontrolled asthma, that may interfere with your child’s ability to participate in a sport. Read on →

Strep throat is a very common infection in America, affecting between 11,000 and 24,000 people every year. While it is a common infection, it can also turn quite severe if not treated quickly and effectively. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail provides some more helpful information. How Sick Will I Be If I Get Strep Throat? Before you learn what strep can do to your body when left untreated, it’s important to understand what this infection is. Read on →

COVID-19 cases are notoriously known to differ from each other in some way, but there are still symptoms that are prevalent in the majority of cases. Additionally, recent studies have shown that COVID-19 symptoms often occur in a certain order. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail provides some helpful info! What Are Typically the First Symptoms? According to recent research from the University of Southern California, the typical first symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and muscle pain, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. Read on →

Did you know? Nearly 75% of women will experience a yeast infection at some point in their lives. This is bad news because yeast infections are so uncomfortable to deal with, but they are also very treatable and preventable. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail highlights what you need to know about this common infection. Here’s what to do: Understand the infection first. The immune system works to keep your body’s natural yeast levels under control. Read on →

Are you worrying that you have COVID-19 every time you cough or sneeze? If so, it’s OK. We’re definitely living in strange times right now. COVID-19 definitely has all of our stress and anxiety levels way up, but how nervous should you actually be if you get the virus? Is there a way to know how sick you can get? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail answers these questions and provides further information. Read on →

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the flu shot doesn’t offer any protection against the coronavirus. Even though the flu and COVID-19 are both viral respiratory illnesses, they are caused by two separate viruses. Knowing this, you might be thinking, “Is it even necessary for me to get my flu shot this year?” The answer is absolutely, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail explains why below. Read on →

The holidays and new year are full of excitement, but this year is a little different for obvious reasons. While falling ill to the coronavirus or flu this year isn’t totally unavoidable, there are things you can do as a parent to lessen the risk of your child getting sick. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Indian Trail is passionate about helping your family stay healthy during the pandemic and beyond! Read on →