If you develop a fever, break a bone, or experience low back pain, acute care can identify the source of your discomfort and make recommendations for treatment. At South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center, the team of family medicine providers offers acute care to people of all ages. To make an appointment at the practice in San Antonio, Texas, call or click the online scheduling feature today.
Acute care diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries that occur suddenly. These ailments typically last only a few days or weeks, but early intervention can speed up your recovery process.
If you or a loved one experiences an acute illness or injury, and it doesn’t respond to at-home treatments like rest, drinking fluids, and over-the-counter medication, make an appointment with the team at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center right away.
At South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center, the team uses urgent care to treat various illnesses and injuries, including:
You might also benefit from acute care if you cut yourself and need stitches or wound care.
At South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center, your provider reviews your medical history and discusses your symptoms, including when they first started and if any activities make them worse.
Next, your provider conducts a comprehensive exam that aligns with your needs. For example, if you have a sore throat, your provider might shine a light in your ears, mouth, and nose, and take a swab for laboratory analysis. If you fell and injured a bone, your provider gently presses on it to pinpoint areas of swelling or warmth and takes X-rays to determine if there’s a fracture.
After determining the source of your symptoms, your South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center provider develops a custom treatment plan.
Depending on your needs, that might include getting plenty of rest, receiving stitches, or taking a prescription medication like antibiotics or antivirals.
If your symptoms persist or get worse, even after receiving acute care, schedule a follow-up appointment at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center. Certain acute conditions are challenging to treat and require routine monitoring to ensure a full recovery.
If you or a loved one needs acute care, make an appointment at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center by calling the office or clicking the online booking feature today.
