Snoring is an incredibly common sleep issue, but that doesn’t make it any less frustrating or annoying when it happens! In addition to possibly being indicative of a sleep disorder, it can also be hard on a marriage or relationship if your snoring keeps everyone awake all night. Half of Americans report occasional snoring, and it is usually not a problem. Snoring is the vibrating sound of extra tissue in your nose and throat when air attempts to move through your throat passage. Read on →

Well, that depends on the type of infection you have. Viral infections are not treated with antibiotics, but bacterial infections are. Before antibiotics were invented, bacterial infections were deadly for Americans. Around 30% of all recorded deaths were actually due to bacterial infections back then! Thankfully, that number is not nearly as high today. Antibiotics are a wonderful and effective tool in combating infections and preventing severe symptoms. Our staff at AFC Urgent Care Clemson commonly treats infections and offers some advice on using antibiotics below. Read on →

Having children who have asthma and who also love sports can be exciting but also worrisome! Constantly worrying if doing what they love will trigger an attack can be all-consuming. Protecting your children should always be your priority, so finding the right balance between protection and encouragement is necessary. Our goal is to support your children safely through whatever they choose to do! Our staff at AFC Urgent Care Clemson treats children who have asthma often, and we provide some guidance on how to support your child below. Read on →

Have you heard of ventricular tachycardia before but you don’t know what it is? If so, you’re certainly not alone. As opposed to bradycardia, another common heart condition, ventricular tachycardia is when blood is pumped too fast, rather than too slow. Our AFC Urgent Care Clemson team provides other helpful info about it below, so keep reading. What Is Ventricular Tachycardia? Ventricular tachycardia (VT or V-tach) is a type of abnormal heart rhythm, and it occurs when the lower two chambers of the heart—the ventricles—beat too quickly yet don’t supply the body with enough oxygenated blood. Read on →

Although it’s not the most common type of stomach condition among adults, mesenteric adenitis is fairly common among children under the age of 16. Never heard of it? Don’t worry—our AFC Urgent Care Clemson team is here to help you feel more informed about it. Keep reading. What Is Mesenteric Adenitis? Mesenteric adenitis (also known as mesenteric lymphadenitis) is the swelling of the lymph nodes in the abdomen. Although technically anyone at any age can get it, it’s rare among adults, as we said earlier. Read on →

Spider bites are scary. If you know that you’ve been bitten by one, it can be natural to panic, thinking that you might experience serious and/or fatal symptoms. Thankfully, that’s not normally the case. Our AFC Urgent Care Clemson team further explains below, so keep reading. What Is the Best Way to Treat a Bug Bite? The majority of insect bites and stings result in modest, localized reactions. This means that the redness, itching and swelling are limited to the injured site and do not extend to other parts of the body. Read on →

Kidney stones are a common problem in America. Nearly 12% of Americans will get one at some point in their lives, and family history plays a large role in a person’s increased risk. Although people between the ages of 30 and 60 are most likely to get kidney stones, they can happen to anyone at any age. Read on to learn more from our AFC Urgent Care Clemson team! Read on →

Springtime is a beautiful time of year, but it’s also a time for many to struggle with seasonal allergies. This is a well-known fact about this season, but do you now why it actually happens? Read on to learn more from our AFC Urgent Care Clemson team. What Causes Springtime Allergies? Seasonal allergies happen when the immune system encounters something in the air that it regards as a threat. To defend your body, it produces histamines, which cause inflammation or congestion in your nose, throat and chest. Read on →

Yes, they do. It’s quite rare, but some people have underlying conditions that can make them more susceptible to frequent bruising than others. Our AFC Urgent Care Clemson team further explains below, so keep reading! What Is a Bruise, Exactly? Before understanding why people bruise more often than others, it’s important to know what a bruise actually is first. Bruising happens when blood vessels beneath the skin pop as a result of force or trauma. Read on →

The thought of dealing with a gastrointestinal (GI) disease is a scary one, but it’s actually more common than you might realize. In fact, 60 to 70 million Americans are diagnosed with them every year! How can you know whether your stomach pain is actually a symptom of a GI disease, though? Our AFC Urgent Care Clemson team provides some helpful answers below, so keep reading! What Is a GI Disease? Read on →