Urgent Care

What is urgent care?

Urgent care offers patients a prompt diagnosis and treatment for common illnesses and everyday health problems. Everyone gets sick or injures themselves at some point, and while most conditions aren’t life-threatening, they can be painful and make you feel miserable.

For some patients, common illnesses represent more of a threat. For instance, respiratory infections like the flu can be a serious problem for older people, infants, and anyone whose immune system isn’t working properly.

At MPA Direct Primary Care, the highly experienced team members have the expertise and clinical skills to diagnose and treat a wide variety of illnesses and minor injuries. They care for every family member from age 4, including the most vulnerable patients, to ensure their speedy recovery.

When might I need urgent care?

The most common illnesses requiring urgent care include:

Infections

Infections are typically caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. Common infections include:

• Colds
• Flu
• Laryngitis
• Sinus infections
• Bronchitis
• Ear and eye infections
• Gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
• Strep throat
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Swimmers ear

Many urgent visits to MPA Direct Primary Care occur because of injuries, such as cuts and minor lacerations, burns and scalds, fingernail or toenail injuries, insect bites and stings, splinters, sprains and strains, and acute back pain.

Other common urgent care problems include allergies, diarrhea, headaches or migraines, and rashes. You can also visit MPA Direct Primary Care for help with health problems that aren’t illnesses or injuries, such as ear wax removal.

What treatment do urgent care problems require?

Often, the best approach to common infectious illnesses like colds and stomach upsets is to rest, drink plenty of clear liquids, and take good care of yourself. You might benefit from medications, depending on your condition’s cause — in-office labs are available for convenient, fast diagnostics.

Antibiotics can treat bacterial infections. Though viral infections don’t respond to antibiotics, the MPA Direct Primary Care team uses alternative treatments. Antiviral drugs are available, but most common illnesses caused by a virus don’t require special treatment.

Minor wounds might need stitches and a clean dressing. You may need drops for eye problems, medications to clear up diarrhea, or medicated creams for skin problems. Your MPA Direct Primary Care provider can usually sort out your symptoms quickly and effectively, ensuring there aren’t any signs of a more serious problem.

Call MPA Direct Primary Care or request an in-person or telehealth urgent care appointment using the online scheduling feature today.