Do You Know When to go to Urgent Care for Medical Help? - Legacy ER
- Category: Patient Advice and Care
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- Written By: David Apple
Certain medical conditions are quite easy to spot, and responding to them is easy. But other conditions and issues can be more complicated. In the heat of the moment, it is challenging to know when to go to urgent care and when to wait it out and schedule an appointment with your primary care physician. If you’re wondering how you can tell the difference, then check out these simple tips below to get started.
Difficulty Breathing and Chest Pain
If you’re not sure when to go to urgent care, then difficulty breathing and chest pain represent two symptoms that make the decision quite clear. Because these two symptoms can be the manifestations of potentially serious underlying causes, it is usually not a good idea to wait to schedule an appointment with your primary care physician. Even though it may be tempting to wait to see a doctor that you or your family member is used to, a visit to the urgent care center or nearest emergency room is usually your best (or only) option when it comes to difficulty breathing or chest pain.
Severe Trauma or Injury
Severe traumas and sudden injuries are usually cause to visit an urgent care center. Even those who are not usually sure when to go to urgent care will have an easy time making the choice when a serious injury is involved. But you don’t have to have any shame about visiting an urgent care facility. In fact, more than one quarter (27%) of U.S. patients reported in 2016 that they had visited an urgent care center in the last two years.
At Legacy ER, we are here to offer you and your family a comprehensive approach to urgent care and emergency care. Whether you’re in need of after-hours pediatrics, advanced diagnostic and laboratory services, or if you’re just wondering when to go to urgent care, then do not hesitate to get in touch with us today. A member of our team would be happy to give you all the information you need, answer any questions, and get you set up with your first appointment. We look forward to seeing you!