X-rays are one of the most beneficial medical tools. Not only can they help diagnose bone breaks and fractures sustained at various UT sports camps and other camps and outings in the area, but they can also help you learn about the state of your digestive system, can alert you of internal infections and can identify signs of breast cancer. To learn more about X-rays and their uses, check out the additional info from our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team below. Read on →

If you’ve been diagnosed with a kidney infection, you will definitely need to visit the doctor to get the proper treatment. But what does that look like? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City is here to help you feel more informed about kidney infections and their common treatments, so read on! How Could I Get a Kidney Infection? Kidney infections are caused by bacteria or viruses. Scientists believe that most kidney infections start as a bladder infection that moves upstream to infect one or both of the kidneys. Read on →

Did you know? Ear infections are one of the leading reasons parents take their young children to the doctor. Although ear infections are quite common among children, that doesn’t make them any less important to deal with promptly! Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City shares some helpful info on ear infections among children. What Is an Ear Infection? The commonly used term “ear infection” is known medically as “acute otitis media,” or a sudden infection in the middle ear, which is the space behind the eardrum. Read on →

This beautiful time of year is a sign that spring sports are upon us! But before your child can even practice, Tennessee requires that children and teens pass a sports physical first. Sports physicals are a necessary exam that evaluates the safety of children playing in organized sports. So, whether it’s baseball at Gresham Middle or soccer at Fountain City Elementary, your child needs a physical, and our AFC Urgent Care Fountain City team explains why below. Read on →

Strep throat is a very common infection. Many of us probably remember getting it when we were younger, but strep still affects approximately 11,000 to 24,000 Americans every year, according to the CDC. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City shares some more helpful info on this common bacterial infection. How Do I Know If I Have Strep Throat? First, before you know its first symptoms, it’s important to know exactly what this common infection is. Read on →

COVID-19 symptoms are still somewhat of a mystery. It’s a little more common to experience things like fever and loss of taste, but it’s also common to not experience any symptoms at all, even if you’ve tested positive for the virus. So, what about back pain? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City shares some helpful info. How Common of a Symptom Is Back Pain? Back pain due to COVID-19 is grouped in with general muscle aches or pains, which the CDC lists as an official symptom. Read on →

To say the least, yeast infections are very uncomfortable. They cause itching, swelling and redness, but they are very common and treatable. In fact, nearly three out of four women will experience one at sometime in their lives. Because this infection is so common, it’s important to know the basics about it! Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City shares some helpful and important info. What it is: Yeast is a fungus that is found naturally in the body, but the immune system works to keep it under control. Read on →

Getting your flu shot is more important than ever, but does it help protect against the awful coronavirus? That’s a question on the minds of many people. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City provides some answers. Why Is the Flu Shot So Important? The flu vaccine is so important because it reduces the risk of flu sickness, hospitalization and death. And the reason why the flu vaccine is more important this year than ever before is because it will help conserve healthcare resources. Read on →

You know, it really is! And the reason that good posture is so important is because your posture is linked to your spine health. Too much bad posture and your spine will eventually suffer. Lots of good posture and it will likely thrive as you age. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City sheds more light on posture and its importance. What Does Good Posture Mean? Read on →

It’s safe to say that many of us love reaching for those comfort foods when we’re feeling a little under the weather. While fruits and veggies are better for us, cookies and ice cream are much more fun to eat. While those things are definitely tasty, they won’t do your body any favors as it’s trying to recover. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City provides some helpful information on what to steer clear of when you’re sick. Read on →