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Can urgent care treat a rash? Yes. Most rashes, including poison ivy, allergic reactions, hives, eczema flare-ups, ringworm, shingles, and skin infections such as cellulitis or impetigo, can be evaluated and treated at urgent care. At Urgent Care & Family Medicine in Conway, SC, our providers can look at your skin, figure out the likely cause, and start treatment the same day. Walk-ins are welcome. If a rash comes with swelling of the face or throat, trouble breathing, or a fever with a rapidly spreading purple or blistering rash, call 911 or go to the ER right away.

Should you go to urgent care for a stomach bug? Most stomach bugs pass on their own within one to three days, and rest plus fluids is usually enough. You should be seen when you cannot keep liquids down, show signs of dehydration, have a high fever, see blood in your stool or vomit, or when symptoms last longer than a couple of days. At Urgent Care & Family Medicine in Conway, SC, we can check your hydration, run on-site lab tests when they are needed, and help you feel better faster. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can call ahead.

Yes, you should go to urgent care for a sprained ankle if you have significant swelling, bruising, or trouble putting weight on your foot, or if you are not sure whether the ankle is broken. A provider can examine the joint, take an x-ray when needed, and give you a plan to heal. Urgent Care & Family Medicine Conway has on-site digital x-rays, so you can often get answers in a single visit.

Yes, urgent care can treat bronchitis and other coughs. A provider can listen to your lungs, check your oxygen level, and, when needed, order a chest x-ray to rule out pneumonia. Most acute bronchitis is caused by viruses and does not need antibiotics, but an exam helps make sure nothing more serious is going on. Urgent Care & Family Medicine Conway sees walk-in patients for lingering coughs.

Yes, urgent care can treat ear pain. A provider can look inside your ear with an otoscope, find out whether the cause is an ear infection, swimmer's ear, wax buildup, or pressure from congestion, and recommend the right treatment. At Urgent Care & Family Medicine Conway, ear pain is one of the common problems we see on a walk-in basis.

Yes, urgent care can treat pink eye (conjunctivitis). A provider can examine your eye, help determine whether it is viral, bacterial, or allergic, and recommend the right treatment, including antibiotic drops when they are actually needed. At Urgent Care & Family Medicine Conway, you can walk in during office hours for red, itchy, or crusty eyes.

You should consider urgent care for the flu if you are at higher risk for complications, your symptoms are getting worse, or you want testing and treatment early. Antiviral medicine works best when started within about two days of symptoms. At Urgent Care & Family Medicine Conway, you can walk in during office hours for fever, body aches, and cough.

Yes, urgent care can treat a sinus infection. A provider can examine your nose, throat, and sinuses, review how long you have had symptoms, and decide whether you need antibiotics or simply relief while a viral infection runs its course. At Urgent Care & Family Medicine Conway, you can walk in during office hours for sinus pressure, congestion, and facial pain.

Yes, urgent care can evaluate a sore throat and test for strep throat when your symptoms suggest it. A provider will look at your throat, check for fever and swollen glands, and decide whether testing and antibiotics are needed. At Urgent Care & Family Medicine Conway, you can walk in during office hours for a sore throat without an appointment.

Yes, urgent care can treat a urinary tract infection (UTI). A provider can review your symptoms, test a urine sample, and prescribe treatment when it is needed, usually in a single visit. At Urgent Care & Family Medicine Conway, you can walk in during office hours for burning, urgency, or frequent urination without waiting days for an appointment.