When to go to Urgent Care for Vomiting
When to go to Urgent Care for Vomiting If you or your child have been vomiting for several hours, if it’s happening frequently or if there are other symptoms, such as abdominal pain and shortness of breath, it’s important to contact your healthcare provider. These symptoms could be signs of dehydration. Dehydration is particularly dangerous […]
When to go to Urgent Care for Stomach pain
When to go to Urgent Care for Stomach pain Many times, stomach pain is a symptom of an acute issue like food poisoning or appendicitis. And if you have abdominal pain on top of diarrhea and vomiting (or other symptoms like fever, chills, or blood in your stool), go to urgent care. Delaying treatment for […]
When to go to Urgent Care for Reflux
When to go to Urgent Care for Reflux If you find yourself constantly going back and forth between your primary care doctor and an urgent care facility, it might be time to get serious about your acid reflux. Relying on over-the-counter remedies to help you get through a bout of heartburn will no longer cut […]
When to go to Urgent Care for Nausea
When to go to Urgent Care for Nausea Nausea is an incredibly common symptom that can stem from a variety of illnesses, such as stomach bugs, motion sickness and more. If you’re suffering from nausea, you might consider visiting urgent care instead of your regular doctor’s office if: Your vomiting has lasted more than 24 […]
When to go to Urgent Care for Hemorrhoids
When to go to Urgent Care for Hemorrhoids Most hemorrhoids are easily treated at home. However, if you have severe pain, fever, or bleeding when you have a bowel movement, these could be signs of an infection. In these situations, it’s best to call your doctor right away so they can prescribe antibiotics and alleviate […]
When to go to Urgent Care for Heartburn
When to go to Urgent Care for Heartburn Heartburn is a symptom, not an illness. It’s often described as a burning sensation in your chest or throat, but heartburn and acid reflux can occur anywhere along your digestive tract—in other words, it can happen in your mouth and even in your esophagus. Heartburn happens when […]
When to go to Urgent Care for Diarrhea
When to go to Urgent Care for Diarrhea Urgent care is always a good option if you have severe diarrhea or blood in your stool. It can also be helpful when you have vomiting along with diarrhea, such as that caused by food poisoning. If your stomach discomfort and diarrhea are accompanied by fever, weakness, […]
When to go to Urgent Care for Dehydration
When to go to Urgent Care for Dehydration The symptoms of dehydration can look like other conditions, so it’s important to pay attention to them. As a general rule, if you’re very thirsty and/or urinating more frequently than usual, get yourself checked out. Since kids are more prone to dehydration, it’s even more important that […]
When to go to Urgent Care for Constipation
When to go to Urgent Care for Constipation If you’re having mild constipation, avoid self-treatment and try drinking plenty of fluids (especially water), eating high-fiber foods, and making sure you have regular bowel movements. If your symptoms persist or get worse, consider an over-the-counter laxative, such as Senokot. For severe constipation—you haven’t had a bowel […]
When to go to Urgent Care for Abdominal Pain
When to go to Urgent Care for Abdominal Pain If your abdominal pain is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, you may have a stomach bug. But if it’s caused by something like appendicitis, you need to get checked out immediately. Go straight to urgent care if you experience severe abdominal pain accompanied by nausea […]