Keeping your kids active is one of the best things you can do for them. If your child has an asthma diagnosis, it is even more important to foster a healthy relationship with exercise. While it can seem scary to watch your child run around knowing that an attack could happen at any moment, there are ways that you can reduce that risk every day! We can help support a positive relationship between your child and exercise. Read on →

If you have children who are heavily involved in sports, you know how busy life can get! From games to camps to tournaments, they are constantly in motion. But what if the unexpected happens and your child accidentally gets injured while playing his or her favorite sport? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah frequently treats sports-related injuries, and we have some tips and insight to share below. Are Some Sports More Dangerous Than Others? Read on →

Did you know? Around 2 million fractures happen each year in the United States, which makes this issue one of the most biggest reasons people seek medical care every year. There are many different types of fractures, but they all need immediate medical care for bones to heal properly. Read on to learn more about them from our AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah team! What Exactly Is a Fracture? A fracture is the medical term for a broken bone. Read on →

Ventricular tachycardia is certainly not something to scoff at. While in a lot of cases this heart condition only lasts for a few seconds, it can last for longer or recur, which can result in catastrophic complications. Our AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah team provides more helpful information on ventricular tachycardia below, so keep reading! What Is Ventricular Tachycardia? Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a type of irregular cardiac rhythm that develops when the heart’s lower two chambers (the ventricles) do not beat properly and do not supply enough oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. Read on →

It can be tough to tell the difference between mesenteric adenitis and appendicitis. Both conditions cause similar symptoms, but the latter is much more serious than the former. Read on to learn more about both from our AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah team! What Is Mesenteric Adenitis? Mesenteric adenitis refers to the swelling of the lymph nodes in the abdomen. It’s often caused by a viral or bacterial infection in the intestines, which then causes the lymph nodes to swell up as they try to prevent the infection from spreading to the rest of the body. Read on →

To many, spiders are pretty darn scary. Even though these creepy-crawlers do a lot to maintain our beautiful spring lawns and gardens, they pack a punch and can bite when provoked. Thankfully, though, out of the 3,000 types of spiders in the United States, the majority of them won’t cause serious symptoms if they bite you. Read on to learn more from our AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah team! How Will I Know If I’ve Been Bitten By a Spider? Read on →

Do you know someone who has had a kidney stone? If so, you likely have heard they are very painful and aren’t any fun at all to experience. While this is certainly the case, kidney stones are highly treatable. Our AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah team further highlights what you need to know about kidney stones below, so keep reading! What Are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones are hard objects that are made up of chemicals found in urine. Read on →

Allergies affect millions of Americans every year. While some experience them in the fall and winter, most experience them during the spring, when trees, grasses, flowers and weeds begin to bloom at a rapid pace. It’s tough to enjoy the beauty of spring when you’re constantly sneezing and sniffling all the time, so is there anything that can be done to quell those symptoms? Yes, there is, and our AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah team explains below. Read on →

As much as we want them to be more careful, kids will do what kids do—they’ll run into things and fall down much more than we’d like them to. However, this is what it is to be a kid, and the more active your child is, the better! Is there a point when you should be concerned about the amount of bruises your child is getting, though? Our AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah team provides some helpful answers below, so keep reading. Read on →

Tummy troubles are very common. If we eat too much, eat something doesn’t agree with our system or feel queasy in the car, the feeling of uneasiness isn’t uncommon. Sometimes, though, persistent tummy troubles can actually be a sign of something more serious. Learn more about the body’s gastrointestinal (GI) system from our AFC Urgent Care Ooltewah team below! How Does the Gastrointestinal (GI) System Work? The gastrointestinal system runs from the mouth to the anus. Read on →