6 Most Common Reasons to Visit Urgent Care

You’re playing a pickup basketball game and twist your ankle. It’s throbbing, and you can barely put weight on it. Or maybe you wake up with a sore throat that feels like you swallowed sandpaper or a fever that makes you shiver.

Don’t wait it out or make a costly and lengthy trip to the ER.

For these and other injuries and illnesses, you want the medical team at Grassroots Healthcare in Tulsa, Oklahoma, led by Melita Tate, MD. Below are the six most common reasons patients seek help at our urgent care.

1. Sprains, strains, and fractures

Injuries such as sprains, strains, and minor fractures are common, and we can provide diagnostic X-rays to stabilize these injuries. We can administer splints, braces, and pain management.

That allows for expedited diagnosis and treatment compared to scheduling constraints for primary care appointments.

2. Infections and respiratory illnesses

We treat various illnesses, including strep throat, ear infections, and urinary tract infections. We also frequently treat respiratory conditions, including bronchitis, pneumonia, and acute respiratory infections.

Timely care of these conditions, particularly during seasonal increases in illness, is essential. We have on-site laboratory capabilities to facilitate rapid diagnostic testing.

3. Abdominal pain

Abdominal discomfort isn’t unusual, but persistent or severe abdominal pain may indicate a more serious condition. The stomach flu and food poisoning are also likely culprits. Our urgent care team can diagnose and manage your condition or direct you to a specialist if necessary.

4. Wounds and lacerations

Our specialty is lacerations, abrasions, and other wounds requiring sutures or professional wound care. Timely treatment minimizes the risk of infection and scarring.

5. Allergic reactions

Our medical experts can effectively manage mild to moderate allergic reactions, such as urticaria (hives), rash, and localized edema.

While anaphylaxis necessitates emergency intervention, our urgent care team is equipped to administer medications such as antihistamines and corticosteroids to alleviate symptoms.

6. Eye infections and irritations

Our urgent care team commonly treats eye infections like conjunctivitis (pink eye) and other irritations. They evaluate the condition, prescribe appropriate medications, such as antibiotics or antiviral eye drops, and provide guidance for home care.

Prompt treatment of eye infections can prevent the spread of infection and alleviate discomfort. We can also remove foreign objects from the eye.

These are just some of the most common ailments that our urgent care specialists treat. If you’re unsure whether your situation is one we handle, give us a call. We at Grassroots Healthcare are here to help.