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7 Most Common Reasons Patients Seek Urgent Care

7 Most Common Reasons Patients Seek Urgent Care

You may feel that some of your friends or family members are likely to visit the doctor for every little thing, something you might find unnecessary. However, it’s often more of a problem when people avoid seeing a professional when they do need medical care. But how can you know when to visit an urgent care facility anyway?

Schaumburg Immediate Care offers many different treatment options for urgent or immediate care, and we can assure you that, in most instances, it’s better to see a doctor than to wait it out. We’re happy to provide you with the most common reasons patients seek urgent care so that you can be sure your visit will be effective and expected.  

7 most common reasons patients seek urgent care 

1. Upper respiratory illness 

Many people say that urgent care isn’t for an upper respiratory infection, but this non-emergency treatment option is perfect for this kind of problem. With urgent care, you can get seen by a doctor quickly and be given any prescriptions necessary for a speedy recovery. 

And even if you’re wondering, “Won’t I just get over this on my own?” some upper respiratory illnesses require more than just rest to leave your system, and it can be hard to tell the difference between them without a medical diagnosis.  

2. Problems breathing 

Difficulty breathing is a serious issue, but unless you can’t breathe at all, you’ll often be better off in an urgent care facility. These programs can get you seen by a doctor quickly so that you can find out what’s wrong and start getting treatment. Many patients visit us every year for an issue like this. 

3. Physicals

Whether you don’t have a primary care physician or simply prefer to visit an urgent care facility, physicals are a common reason someone might visit our location. Some people bring their school-aged children to us for their physicals, while others may choose to visit us for a sports or work-related physical. We treat each case individually and with the utmost care. 

4. Primary care 

Again, some patients prefer to visit us for their primary care. Our doctors are just as equipped to provide preventive treatments for existing or rising health concerns, and you can build a relationship with us over time, seeing us regularly for your primary care visits. Many people prefer our approach to care and have visited us for years. 

5. STD testing  

STD testing is another common reason why patients visit us. Often, we’re able to provide same-day results, which can be especially helpful if you’ve been worried about the outcome. In the case that you may test positive, we can also provide you with information about treatments or any next steps you may need to take. 

6. Wound care or injury

Getting hurt at home or on the job can be frightening, but we urge you always to come in as soon as possible, rather than wait to see if the condition worsens. The faster you visit us, the sooner we can diagnose the severity of your injury, the easier we can treat it, and the more likely you will be to receive compensation, if applicable. 

7. Weight loss

Believe it or not, an urgent care facility can help you manage your weight. We provide options, such as nutritional counseling and medication prescription, to make the process easier than if you attempted to go through it alone. 

There are many reasons to visit an urgent care facility

Offices like ours are affordable, discreet, speedy, filled with knowledgeable providers, and easily accessible for people who need help with these — and many more — illnesses and medical issues. We’re always available to help you get the care you need. 

Call our Schaumburg, IL, office at 847-250-1700, or schedule an appointment online. We’ll happily provide you with the necessary treatments when you need them and answer any questions you may have. Visit us today! 

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