What Is Scoliosis?

What Is Scoliosis?

If you know you have scoliosis, chances are that you probably were told at a young age during a routine screening. Your spine is made up of interlocking vertebrae that help support your body and foster fluid movement. When you have scoliosis, your spine takes on an...
How Do I Know When to Seek Out an STD Test?

How Do I Know When to Seek Out an STD Test?

It can feel confusing and frustrating if you start to develop symptoms of an STD and don’t know where to start when seeking treatment. In addition to the unpleasant symptoms, having a conversation with your doctor about it can seem overwhelming. But STDs are...
Why Is Asthma Sometimes Diagnosed In Adults?

Why Is Asthma Sometimes Diagnosed In Adults?

If you have asthma, there is a good chance that you developed it as a child, as most cases present themselves during childhood or early adulthood. But did you know that some adults are at risk of developing asthma later on in life? Just because you didn’t have asthma...
How Serious Is My Child’s Sports Injury?

How Serious Is My Child’s Sports Injury?

If you have children involved in sports, you know that injuries come with the territory of competition. While we do what we can to help prevent them, injuries are inevitable. How would you react if your child accidentally got hurt while on the court or field? Our...
Can a Small Fracture Become More Serious?

Can a Small Fracture Become More Serious?

Yes, a broken bone is a broken bone, but there are actually lots of different ways a bone can break. It can partially or completely break, and it can also come in the form of a compound or stress fracture. Stress fractures, although they are not the most serious type...
How Can I Treat Mosquito Bites?

How Can I Treat Mosquito Bites?

Spring in Tennessee is a beautiful time of year. Unfortunately, though, the humid weather often brings a lot of mosquitoes along with it. If you are someone who is susceptible to lots of mosquito bites, there are many effective ways to both prevent and treat these...
How Long Do Kidney Stones Last?

How Long Do Kidney Stones Last?

Kidney stones are common among Americans. Nearly one in 10 Americans will get a kidney stone each year, and they aren’t any fun to experience. Read on as our AFC Urgent Care Cleveland team shares more info you need to know about kidney stones. What Are Kidney Stones?...
Can I Get Rid of Seasonal Allergies?

Can I Get Rid of Seasonal Allergies?

Spring is back, and so are allergies for millions of people in America. The flowers and trees blooming signifies a time of new life, but it is also a time that many choose to stay indoors more often than they would like to quell those pesky symptoms. Is it possible to...
Should I Be Concerned If My Child Bruises a Lot?

Should I Be Concerned If My Child Bruises a Lot?

Bruises are typically nothing to worry about. Kids are active and typically quite clumsy—especially when they’re young—which can lead to lots of falls, bumps and bruises. There are rare cases, however, that call for a trip to the doctor to learn more about why your...