When Is It Necessary to Be Tested for STDs?

When Is It Necessary to Be Tested for STDs?

Talking about STDs can sometimes feel like an invasive topic, but the truth is that many more people are affected by these types of diseases than you might guess. When left untreated, STDs can cause all kinds of short-term and long-term health problems. Our AFC Urgent...
What to Know About Gout

What to Know About Gout

Gout can be extremely painful, and you don’t know when you will experience a flare-up. Even though gout is technically incurable, there are things you can do to lower the risk and frequency of dealing with flare-ups. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Cleveland...
How Does It Feel When You Pull a Muscle?

How Does It Feel When You Pull a Muscle?

If you often exercise, chances are you’re going to wake up the morning after feeling sore. However, if you’re abnormally sore one day, how can you know if you’re experiencing lots of soreness or a “pulled muscle”? Our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team answers this...
How Reliable Are Rapid Strep Tests?

How Reliable Are Rapid Strep Tests?

When your child is complaining of a sore throat and has a fever, those are tell-signs that he or she may be suffering from strep throat. If this is the case, it’s best to visit our AFC center for a rapid strep test to confirm that diagnosis. Are rapid strep tests...
What Should I Know About Rashes?

What Should I Know About Rashes?

Rashes are usually quite miserable to deal with. They’re itchy, splotchy, bumpy and can oftentimes be painful, as well. So, what causes these terrible reactions, and are there ways that you and your family can avoid them? Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team...
Is It Safe for My Child to Get an X-ray?

Is It Safe for My Child to Get an X-ray?

Let’s face it: Accidents happen among kids, even if they’re at Johnston Woods or Camp Highland for a summer camp. If your child gets hurt and the pain is lingering, it might be time to consider getting an X-ray, but are they safe for kids? Our AFC Urgent Care...
What Do I Need to Know About Kidney Infections?

What Do I Need to Know About Kidney Infections?

Kidney infections are relatively rare, but they can wreak havoc on your body when left untreated. Because of that, it’s important to know what symptoms are signals of kidney infections and what you should do if you experience those symptoms. Our AFC Urgent Care...