Acute bronchitis, the chest cold that often follows a cold or the flu, can spread to the people around you. Chronic bronchitis comes from long-term lung irritation, usually from smoking, and doesn’t pass from person to person. Knowing which type you have can tell you how careful to be around family and coworkers. If a … Continued
Shin splints are an overuse injury that causes dull or sharp pain along the shinbone. That nagging ache along the lower leg has a way of placing even the most active athletes on the sidelines. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), shin splints happen to 13.6% to 20% of runners in any given … Continued
Impetigo is one of the most common skin infections in young children, and it’s easy to spot once you know the telltale signs. But what trips some parents up is that impetigo mimics other rashes in its early stages, so it’s easy to second-guess what you’re looking at. At Amory Urgent Care, we can quickly … Continued
Hot weather is very hard on teenage bodies. A teen can look just fine at the start of practice and then go pale, sluggish and disoriented within an hour — early dehydration symptoms that are easy to miss. Adults might blame it on fatigue or a skipped meal when something more serious is going on … Continued
Thirst may feel like a reliable warning system, but it’s not. By the time you feel thirsty during a summer game, your body is already behind on fluids, and Mississippi’s oppressive heat and humidity mean that gap can close with surprising speed. At Amory Urgent Care, we’re open seven days a week for exactly these … Continued
You probably don’t think twice about a mosquito or ant bite. It’s the thing you scratch once or twice and never think about again. However, sometimes an insect bite doesn’t go away and can actually get worse. It’s possible for bacteria to get under the skin and cause an infection, and when that happens, Amory … Continued
Have you taken a close look at your skin lately? A mark that seems slightly darker or a blemish that wasn’t there before can be an early indicator of skin cancer. During Skin Cancer Awareness Month, taking a few minutes to check your skin can give you a better sense of what’s normal for you. … Continued
Spending time outdoors in Mississippi can sometimes come with a nasty surprise. After a walk in tall grass or a day working in the yard, you might notice a tiny tick attached to your skin. And since tick bites rarely hurt, many people aren’t even aware of the insect’s presence until late in the day. … Continued
You didn’t plan to spend the weekend thinking about your teeth, but then came the crunch. A single bite gone wrong is all it takes to leave you wincing and wondering if your tooth is cracked. At Amory Urgent Care, we’re here all weekend to help you manage dental pain when your regular provider is … Continued
Sudden jaw pain might not seem like much at first, but when it interferes with eating, talking or sleeping, it’s time to see a doctor. Even though it might seem harmless, jaw pain can mean anything from a minor muscle pull to a dental abscess or sinus inflammation. We’re here to help you. At Amory … Continued