With fall and winter upon us, the flu season is here as well. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help prevent the spread of the flu and other viruses, including colds and COVID-19. The flu and other respiratory viruses are spread through droplets released into the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or laughs. …
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As a woman, your risk of having at least one urinary tract infection, also called a UTI, during your lifetime is more than 50%. Your anatomy makes you more likely to get a UTI than a man. Your urethra, the tube from which urine flows, is shorter than that of a man, so bacteria on …
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Did you know heart disease is the top cause of death every year in the world? Heart problems like high blood pressure can lead to premature heart failure, heart attacks, strokes, and other life-threatening conditions. The good news is, you can avoid developing most heart conditions by keeping your heart healthy. Asrar Sheikh, MD, Teofilo Vinluan, MD, and all of …
Most everyone develops a cut or scrape on occasion, and many such wounds heal on their own or with simple homecare. More serious cuts, however, may require medical treatment. In those cases, making sure you get the care you need before too much time passes can help ensure proper and efficient healing and lower your risk for …
These unprecedented times of living in a worldwide pandemic have caused concern for many. We’re here to help you navigate through the challenges of the virus and equip you with necessary knowledge. Asrar Sheikh, MD, Teofilo Vinluan, MD, and the rest of our team at Family Urgent Care are dedicated to helping you understand everything you need to …
Ear infections are common in children but they also occur in adults. Many ear infections resolve on their own without antibiotics. But whether your ear infection requires antibiotics, you’re still likely to experience discomfort while waiting for the infection to heal. Ear infections, also known as acute otitis media, can cause pressure and pain in …
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that pass from one person to another via sexual contact. You may think that only other people get STDs, but these infections are more common than you may realize. Nearly 20 million new cases of STDs occur every year in the United States. Here at Family Urgent Care, our team wants you …
Kids are Petri dishes with legs. They can get 8-10 colds per year before the age of 2 and up to a dozen a year once they start school. It’s not always easy to tell the difference between a sore throat that’s due to the common cold and one caused by a strep infection. But knowing the difference can …
Did you know that the week of May 9-15 is Women’s Health Week? During this time, we’d like to shed light on common women’s health issues and the various women’s health services that our team of providers at Family Urgent Care offers in our Schererville, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois offices. Common women’s health issues Though men and women experience …
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According to recent estimates of sexual disease transmission, approximately 1 in 6 people are living with a sexually transmitted disease, or STD. Left untreated, an STD can quickly get worse, with the potential for long-term peripheral issues and complications. If you’re living with a chronic condition, it may exacerbate the STD or vice versa if it …
