Kidney infections are quite rare, but they can cause some severe health complications when not dealt with properly. Not to mention, they’re both uncomfortable to experience and to talk about. Despite these things, kidney infections do happen, and it’s important to learn more about them. Our AFC Urgent Care Easley team provides some helpful information on the topic below. What Is a Kidney Infection? A kidney infection is a type of urinary tract infection that generally begins in the urethra or bladder and travels to one or both of the kidneys. Read on →

Seasonal allergies are the bane of many people’s existence during the spring. The weather typically looks and feels beautiful during this time of year, but the tint of yellow in the air can pulverize many of our immune systems. Not only does pollen affect the nose and sinuses, but it can affect the lungs, too! Shortness of breath is not uncommon when dealing with seasonal allergies, and our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley explains why below. Read on →

Definitely! But it will take some practice. While the benefits of good posture are many, it can take a lot of personal reminders to be able to maintain a habit of proper spine health. Our AFC Urgent Care Easley team highlights some ways you can work to achieve good posture even if you work from home, so read on! What Does Good Sitting Posture Look Like? Good posture is also known as a neutral spine. Read on →

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, nearly 40 million Americans suffered from anxiety disorders in the past year. But what does that even mean? What is anxiety, and is it possible that you struggle with it? Our AFC Urgent Care Easley team has some answers, so read on! What Does It Mean to Have Anxiety? It’s safe to say that almost all of us have experienced anxiety before. Read on →

Typically, yes, but the symptoms of COVID-19 and seasonal allergies can also look similar at times. With this being said, how are we supposed to know if we are experiencing signs of COVID-19 or allergies when sniffles and sneezes start to make their way into our lives? Keep reading as our AFC Urgent Care Easley team provides some helpful answers. How Are Allergies and COVID-19 Different? Well, for starters, COVID-19 is a viral, contagious infection, whereas seasonal allergies are an uncontagious, inflammatory response by your immune system to allergens, such as pollen and pet dander. Read on →

Did you know? What you eat can really boost your health, and with March being National Nutrition Month, we believe that it’s important to highlight why! Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley highlights why nutrition is so important to overall health. Which Foods Are Good For My Health? Basically, all foods that aren’t processed. That means that it’s important to stray away from fast food, unhealthy TV dinners, junk foods, etc. Read on →

Diabetes is very common and can be a very serious disease. In fact, March is American Diabetes Alert Month, so we want to shed light on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley provides some helpful info. How Can I Get Diabetes? The exact causes of diabetes are still generally unknown, but experts say things like genetics, obesity and hormonal imbalances are some of the biggest risk factors. Read on →

Are you worrying that you have COVID-19 every time you cough or sneeze? If so, it’s OK. We’re definitely living in strange times right now. COVID-19 has all of our stress and anxiety levels way up, but how nervous should you actually be if you get the virus? Is there a way to know how sick you can get? Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley answers these questions and provides further information. Read on →

Yes, they absolutely do. Getting used to wearing masks has definitely been a challenge, but with COVID-19 cases spiking across the country, it has become more important than ever to mask up in public. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley further explains. How Do Masks Work? Masks limit the number of respiratory droplets in the air, which essentially means that harmful viral particles are contained in each person’s mask. Read on →

Getting your annual flu vaccine has always been important, but this year’s vaccine is perhaps more important than ever! While, sadly, the flu vaccine doesn’t protect against the coronavirus, there are still many reasons why this season’s flu shot is highly recommended. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Easley explains why. Why Should I Get a Flu Shot? It’s safe to say that you’ve probably heard many times that the flu vaccine is important, but do you even know why? Read on →