Urgent Care Q &A 

What is urgent care? 
Urgent care provides responsive treatment for non-life-threatening medical conditions. Aditus Health addresses acute and chronic conditions in pediatric and adult patients. The clinic welcomes walk-in visits and same-day appointments for patients whose conditions need treatment within 24 hours or less.  

While urgent care conditions aren’t life-threatening, failing to seek treatment right away can worsen your symptoms. Prompt care is essential to protect your health and recover as quickly as possible. 

How is urgent care different from emergency care? 
While urgent and emergency care share several similarities, the latter is usually reserved for life-threatening conditions. Visiting the emergency room can be time-consuming and costly. Most emergency centers have long wait times and triage care based on the urgency of each patient’s needs. 

Urgent care centers have the medical staff and equipment to provide responsive treatment for conditions that a regular doctor’s office typically can’t. However, they don’t have access to the wide range of personnel and technology that an emergency room has. 
When should I visit urgent care? The providers at Aditus Health encourage you to seek urgent care for conditions such as:

• Sprains and strains
• Cuts that require stitches
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Fever
• Minor burns
• Allergy symptoms
• Earaches
• Sinus infections
• Yeast infections
• Vaginal infections
• Skin rashes
• Sore throats
• Cold and flu symptoms
• Persistent cough
• Nebulizer Treatments

If you have a chronic condition, like diabetes, worsening symptoms can indicate the disease’s progression. Don’t hesitate to seek urgent care if you experience sudden changes, like increased urination or tingling in your hands and feet.

When should I visit the emergency room instead of urgent care? Understanding the warning signs of an emergency illness or injury is essential to protect your health. Head to your nearest emergency room immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Head injuries
• Broken bones
• Chest pain
• Dizziness or fainting
• Seizures
• Stroke symptoms
• Persistent abdominal pain
• Severe bleeding
• Breathing difficulty

If you’re unsure whether your condition warrants an emergency visit, err on the side of caution and make the trip.

How should I prepare for an urgent care visit? Make sure to bring your driver’s license or another form of photo identification to your urgent care visit. Also, bring your insurance card if you have one. In addition, prepare to have a list of medications or treatments you’re currently taking to ensure a successful visit.
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