Urgent care centers are a much-needed alternative to emergency rooms. They have grown in popularity and provide an affordable, convenient way to get the medical attention you need without waiting for days. While our urgent care center provides many services, here is a breakdown of three of the most common.
Our urgent care facility can provide patients with a diagnosis and treatment plan. We can also advise on follow-up care, how to avoid similar conditions, and referrals to primary or specialized medical providers (if necessary). Our doctors can also prescribe medications for minor illnesses or conditions such as cuts, burns, animal bites, broken bones, the common cold, and the flu.
Cuts, burns, and animal bites are common occurrences for people of all ages. They can happen anywhere (at home or the workplace). The following are a few examples of how we can treat each:
A sprain occurs when ligaments in the patient’s connective tissues become overstretched, torn, or twisted. The most common sprains are ankles, knees, wrists, and thumbs. Sprains can range from mild to severe. Upon arriving at the urgent care facility, we may take X-rays and perform a physical exam to learn the true extent of the damage. We will then wrap the sprained body part, provide a medical boot, and write a letter for the patient’s job or school, letting them know the patient needs to rest for a certain period.
If a patient has a fracture (broken bone), the process will be similar in us taking X-rays or an MRI, but instead of a traditional wrapping, we provide the patient with a cast, a prescription for pain, and a recommendation for follow-up appointments. The doctor may also recommend other facilities for physical or occupational therapy to be completed once the fracture has healed.
The cold and flu symptoms are similar, with the flu being more severe. When patients visit an urgent care for either, they seek relief from the following: fever over 101 degrees, muscle aches or weakness, dizziness or lightheadedness, congestion, chills, sweating, loss of appetite, sore throat, and nausea. Since the cause may be from a viral infection known as influenza, we may prescribe antibiotics or give the patient anti-inflammatories or a steroid shot.
Usually, no follow appointments are necessary. However, if the patient is still experiencing moderate to severe symptoms a week after visiting our facility, we will either suggest they return or seek emergency services.
We hope this article has been beneficial to you. However, if you are still unsure about what type of care you need, we encourage you to contact our Herndon clinic by calling (703) 743-7849. Our staff will help determine if your symptoms warrant an emergency room visit or if they can be treated at the Millennium Medical Care Herndon facility.
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