Feeling nauseous is common. While nausea will usually go away on its own even if you don’t do anything to treat it, there are some things you can do at home that can make you feel better faster! Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team highlights what to do when nausea strikes below, so keep reading. Here’s what to do: Try ginger. Eating ginger or drinking ginger tea are some of the most popular, effective ways to treat feelings of nausea. Read on →

Many of us are aware of what yeast infections are, and many women have had one before. These types of infections are uncomfortable to experience, but do you know what actually causes them? Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team provides some helpful information on yeast infections below, so keep reading! What Is a Yeast Infection? A vaginal yeast infection, which is also sometimes called vulvovaginal candidiasis, happens when the healthy yeast that normally lives in the vagina grows out of control. Read on →

Did you know? There are actually two types of bronchitis—not one. Acute and chronic bronchitis are two forms of the infection that causes inflammatory bronchial tubes, but how are they different? Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team provides some helpful answers below, so read on! What Is Acute Bronchitis? Both acute and chronic bronchitis occur when the bronchioles (air-carrying tubes in the lungs) are inflamed and make too much mucus. Read on →

Scheduling an STD test can certainly be uncomfortable, but sometimes uncomfortable medical visits are the most important ones to make—especially when STD rates are as high as they are. According to the CDC, one in five people have an STD. To learn more about STDs and the importance of testing, read what our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team has to say below. What Are STDs? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections or STIs, are very common. Read on →

It’s safe to say that we’ve all heard of heat rash before. Even though you know what it is, how can you know that the new rash that has developed on your skin is, indeed, heat rash? Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team highlights what heat rash is and how you can identify it below, so keep reading! What heat rash is: Heat rash (also known as prickly heat) develops when blocked pores trap perspiration under your skin. Read on →

It’s safe to say that we’ve all either heard of or experienced a pulled muscle before, but do you know what actually happens to the body when it suffers a pulled muscle? Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville shares some helpful information on pulled muscles and muscle strains below, so keep reading! What Is a Pulled Muscle? A pulled muscle, or a muscle strain, happens when your muscle is overstretched or torn. Read on →

Pretty much 95% of the time, our feline friends treat us well. They can be such a source of comfort and great for our mental health, but now and again, they can get annoyed and bite. If your cat does bite you, is it even worth your time to consider getting the wound checked by a doctor? Cat bites are actually more dangerous than you might realize, and our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team explains why below. Read on →

In the age of COVID-19, the flu became less of a threat. Necessary social distancing and other health-safety precautions dramatically cut down on flu cases around the globe, but it’s still possible to get the virus! If you start experiencing symptoms, is a COVID-19 test the only one you should get, or should you get a flu test first? Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team has some answers, so read on! Read on →

Visiting our AFC center is certainly helpful when dealing with an itchy, uncomfortable rash, but there are some things you can do at home to help treat your or your child’s rash as well. Our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team further explains below, so keep reading! Why Do We Get Rashes? A rash is caused by the body’s immune system. When a harmful substance tries to enter the body, the immune system releases antibodies to stop the harmful substance in its tracks. Read on →

If a cut or laceration hurts and is bleeding a lot, it is certainly cause for concern. But how much does a cut have to bleed before you know whether you or your child will need stitches? There are some tell-tale signs that a cut will need to be stitched up, and our AFC Urgent Care Sevierville team highlights them below. Here’s what to do: Evaluate the size of the laceration. Read on →