I’m sure we can all recall a time when a doctor or parent told us that we needed more sleep or that “a good night’s sleep can make everything better.” Well, they might just be right. Many of us do not meet the minimum sleep hours recommendations by age. These include 6-12 year olds requiring
As of July 9, 2021, there have been 332,345,797 vaccines administered in the U.S., per the CDC. Being vaccinated affords individuals protections against COVID-19 and affords them more freedoms to return to many of the same activities they did before the pandemic began. Per the CDC, “fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a
If you were one of the more than 33.6 million Americans who were diagnosed with COVID-19, you may have wondered at some point-in-time whether you needed to get the vaccine or whether you were adequately protected with the antibodies you gained post-infection. A little more than 54% of our country currently has at least one
Symptoms: Include bleeding and split tissue after injury with sharp object, pain and bruising are common Importance of diagnosis: Can reduce risk of infection, blood loss, poor healing and worse long-term cosmetic appearance with prompt care Treatment: Often can be initiated at urgent care with stitches, steri-strips or referral if necessary What is a Laceration?
Symptoms: Include pain and swelling, possible bruising and decreased flexibility after history of injury Importance of diagnosis: Can reduce pain, improve healing and rule out a more serious injury Treatment: Often rest and recovery, ice and anti-inflammatory medications, possible referral for therapy Treating Your Sprain or Strain At An Urgent Care Center Emergency room
Symptoms: Include pain, bruising, bleeding, deformity after history of injury, inability to bear weight, Importance of diagnosis: Can reduce pain, improve healing and prevent long-term complications Treatment: Often with cast or sling and possible referral to a specialist if surgery or additional care is needed Urgent Care Centers Can Diagnose Fracture (Broken Bone) A bone
Symptoms: Include nausea and abdominal cramping Importance of diagnosis: Can prevent dehydration, vomiting and diarrhea, can be symptoms of other conditions Treatment: Often with oral fluids, limiting food intake, sometimes medications or IV fluids are needed Common causes of nausea and vomiting include viral gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Both conditions are quite common but also
Symptoms: Include discharge from and irritation of penis or vagina and labia, possible sores or bumps Importance of diagnosis: Can prevent complications of pelvis and other organs, prevent spread to others with sex Treatment: Often with antibiotics, antivirals or referral to a specialist Urgent Care Centers Can Diagnose Sexually Transmitted Infection or Disease (STI/STD) If
Symptoms: Include burning, urge to urinate more often, frequent urination, and odd urine color and odor Importance of diagnosis: Can prevent a kidney infection which can cause fever, back pain and nausea/vomiting. Treatment: Often with oral antibiotics If you’re struggling with UTIs, otherwise known as urinary tract infections, you can take comfort in knowing that
Symptoms: Include ear pain, hearing loss, dizziness or loss of balance, possible ear drainage Importance of diagnosis: Can cause an infection of the bone, meningitis, eardrum perforation or long-term hearing loss Treatment: Often with medications, but may require referral to a specialist Urgent Care Centers Can Diagnose Otitis (Ear infection) You may think of an
Symptoms: Include eye itching, redness, eye discharge and blurred vision Importance of diagnosis: Prevent vision loss or permanent eye damage, Contact lens wear and medical conditions can cause other eye problems. Treatment: Eye drops, artificial tears and cool compresses but a thorough eye exam is needed What is it? Pink eye is a commonly seen
Symptoms: Include fever and chills, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste and smell, fatigue, sore throat, pink eye, or known recent exposure by a close contact Importance of diagnosis: To self-quarantine and prevent spread to others, hospitalization may be required Treatment: Often with quarantine, rest and recovery, you may need hospitalization if conditions worsen