Hypertension is just another name for high blood pressure, which is when the force of blood flow is too strong against the artery walls. More than 3 million cases of high blood pressure are diagnosed every year. Fortunately, if you’re one of those living with high blood pressure, there are ways to lower your blood pressure. And if you don’t yet have high blood pressure, there are steps you can take to prevent it. Read on →

Life gets busy and hectic from time to time. It can easily wear us down, and it can cause us to feel more tired than usual. But how do you know when your fatigue is due to something other than stress? Let our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville step you through what fatigue is—and what can cause it. What Is Fatigue? Fatigue is defined as when a person feels tired, has no energy, is physically or mentally exhausted, or lacks motivation. Read on →

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that up to 20 percent of people living in the United States get the flu each year. Of those people, approximately 200,000 will be hospitalized because of their symptoms. The numbers are staggering. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to share some insight about the flu—and why the flu shot is so important. Who Needs a Flu Shot? Read on →

Did you know more than 3 million urinary tract infections (also known as UTIs) occur every year? Although both men and women can experience a UTI, they’re more common among women. When you have a UTI, prompt treatment is important, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to offer some perspective on the condition. What Is a Urinary Tract Infection? A urinary tract infection occurs when an infection occurs in your urinary system, which includes your bladder, kidneys, ureters and/or urethra. Read on →

Did you know that more than 2 million cases of walking pneumonia occur every year? If you become part of that statistic, our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville is here to help prescribe treatment and get you back to feeling your best. What Is Walking Pneumonia? As a milder form of pneumonia, walking pneumonia occurs when a bacterial infection affects your upper and lower respiratory tract. Although walking pneumonia is mostly experienced by school-age children and adults under 40, anyone can develop the condition. Read on →

The waiting game can be a tough one. Whether you are an employee or a company, you want to get results from any type of medical test as soon as possible. That’s definitely the case when it comes to a drug screening. Fortunately, our local urgent care center here in Sevierville is able to handle drug screenings with same day results! What Is the Purpose of a Drug Screening? Chances are that you know someone who’s using illegal drugs or taking prescription drugs that weren’t prescribed to the person. Read on →

Sevierville, and all of east Tennessee really, can be a hotbed of allergies. But does that have to mean that bronchitis is right around the corner? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville wants to help you decipher whether your symptoms point toward allergies or bronchitis. Read on for a look. Do I Have Allergies? Tennessee is known to be one of the worst states for seasonal allergies due to the plethora of plants that grow here. Read on →

The last thing you need when trying to get your kids off to school for a new year is to feel under the weather due to a respiratory infection. Honestly, it’s the last thing you need anytime! If you think you may be experiencing a respiratory infection, let our team at AFC Urgent Care Sevierville offer some insight on the condition. What Is a Respiratory Infection? Approximately 3 million respiratory infections are diagnosed in the United States every year. Read on →

Whether you’re in the Smokies on vacation or live in Sevierville, nobody has time to feel sick during the summer! There’s too much happening to be stuck inside. But sometimes sickness strikes. If you’re experiencing a sore throat and other symptoms, let AFC Urgent Care Sevierville get you back to feeling your best. Do I Have Strep Throat? Not every sore throat is a result of strep throat, which is a bacterial infection. Read on →

It’s hot in Sevierville! And we usually don’t think about summertime when we’re thinking about developing a cough, because it’s often associated with cold weather. But it’s important to note—a cough can occur at any time of year with a variety of causes. The first step to finding relief? Nailing down the specific cause of your cough. What Is Causing My Cough? A cough can develop for any number of reasons. Read on →