Can I Get a Sports Physical at Urgent Care? Here’s What You Should Know

Getting ready for the upcoming sports season often involves checking off a list of requirements; one important item on that list is a sports physical.  If you’re wondering whether you can get a sports physical at urgent care, you’re in the right place. In this blog post, we will explore where you can get a … Continued

When to worry about my child’s skin rashes

Children often experience minor injuries such as bumps, scratches, and scrapes. Still, more serious issues, like rashes, can raise an eyebrow, especially if they appear rapidly or are accompanied by other symptoms. As a parent, it’s common to worry when your child develops a rash.  While most rashes, such as diaper rash, are harmless and … Continued

How Long Does It Take a Sprained Ankle to Heal?

You just injured your ankle. Now what? A sprained ankle is a common injury that affects children and adults alike.  Whether you twisted it walking or hurt it while playing a sport, a sprained ankle causes immediate pain that can lead to swelling and tenderness days after the injury.  While at-home treatment typically involves switching … Continued

Symptoms of Diabetes in Children

Nearly 1.45 million people live with type 1 diabetes in the United States.  With over 60,000 new diagnoses of this autoimmune condition each year, it is important to understand the symptoms of diabetes in children, especially if you are a new parent or your child exhibits symptoms consistent with the condition. While there is no … Continued

How Long Does a Cold Last?

Each year, adults experience two to three colds in the United States. While that seems like a lot, children are at higher risk of developing a cold and often experience upwards of five a year. Common in the colder weather of the fall and winter months, the common cold can affect anyone at any time.  … Continued

How to Prevent a Cold

7 Effective Ways to Stop the Common Cold in Its Tracks The common cold lives up to its name by being the most common virus in the United States.  Affecting about a billion people annually, the common cold is often most prevalent in the fall and winter months, which is why we’ve seen an uptick … Continued

What Causes Tightness in the Chest? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you’ve ever experienced a tight feeling in your chest, you’re not alone. In fact, chest tightness is a common complaint felt by thousands of patients who visit urgent care and the emergency room each year. From anxiety or acid reflux to a pulled muscle or a respiratory illness, chest tightness has many underlying causes. … Continued

How Long Is a Cold Contagious? Here’s What You Need to Know

It’s that time of year again: cold and flu season. While most people experience colds during the fall and winter seasons, they can occur at any time of the year.  In fact, on average, adults experience two to three colds per year, with children experiencing even more. With the common cold living up to its … Continued

What Does a Urinalysis Test For? Here’s What You Need to Know

At one point or another, we’ve been asked to provide a urine sample at the doctor’s office.  Whether it was to check on or confirm pregnancy or rule out an infection based on symptoms, testing our urine can tell medical professionals a lot about what is going on with our bodies at any given time.  … Continued

Internal Bleeding Symptoms

Direct trauma to any part of the body can be extremely harmful, especially when it leads to internal bleeding. Understanding the signs and symptoms of internal bleeding is critical in helping you or a loved one get the treatment you need sooner. If you’ve recently experienced trauma due to an accident, it is crucial to … Continued