Sick Visits Specialist

What are sick visits?

Sick visits at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center include medical evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments of common illnesses. The expert team also offers COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccinations to reduce your risk of getting sick.

Why would I need a sick visit?

You or a family member can benefit from sick visits if you experience one or more of the following:

• High or long-lasting fever
• Ongoing or severe cough
• Pink eye
• Congestion
• Sinus infections
• Urinary tract infection (UTI)
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Bronchitis
• Colds
• Asthma or allergies
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Ear pain
• Headaches
• Injuries

South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center offers same-day and walk-in appointments for sick patients, so you and your family receive top-quality care right away.

What happens during sick visits?

When you arrive at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center for a sick visit, friendly staff members greet you and often complete the following steps:

Vitals signs check/medical history review

Your provider assesses your weight, pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and other vital signs. They also discuss your medical history and ask about symptoms you may have. 

Physical exam

Your South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center specialist completes a physical exam to assess your overall health and wellness. They evaluate your eyes, breathing, throat, neck, abdomen, heartbeat, reflexes, and more.

Diagnostic testing

Depending on your symptoms and risk factors, your provider might recommend having one or more of the following diagnostic tests:

• Urine tests
• Nasal swabs
• Throat swabs
• Blood tests
• STD testing
• Asthma testing
• Allergy tests
• X-rays
• Other imaging procedures

After making a diagnosis, the South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center team develops a personalized treatment plan if needed.

What are my treatment options?

If you have an illness, disease, or injury, South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center specialists might recommend undergoing treatment to cure your condition or help you better manage unpleasant symptoms.

They could recommend home treatments like rest, more fluids, over-the-counter or prescription medications, shots, or inhalers. South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center also offers wound care, fracture care, and other sports medicine services.

If you or a family member struggles with an illness, disease, or injury, call the South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center office or book an appointment online today.