When Should I Be Concerned About a Bug Bite?

When Should I Be Concerned About a Bug Bite?

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...
How Common Are Kidney Stones?

How Common Are Kidney Stones?

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...
Is There a Reason I Bruise Easily?

Is There a Reason I Bruise Easily?

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...

When Should I Worry About Stomach Problems?

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...