Urgent Care Centers in Albuquerque and Los Lunas

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What Can They Treat Me for at a Duke City Urgent Care Center?

If you have a pressing health issue, you often can’t wait to go to your primary care doctor, but it may not be a life-threatening issue that requires the emergency room. In that case, a great option is an Albuquerque urgent care clinic; Albuquerque patients love Duke City Urgent Care.

An urgent care facility like Duke City Urgent Care can treat a myriad of non-life-threatening ailments as well as provide other medical services such as sports physicals and pediatric care.

What Can Be Treated At An Albuquerque Urgent Care Center?

Any illness or medical issue that needs to be seen the same day, but does not warrant the urgency of an emergency room can be treated at Duke City Urgent Care center. Some of the most common ailments addressed at urgent care facilities are:

 

Though Duke City Urgent Care is ready to provide treatment for a variety of injuries and illnesses, we insist that our patients understand the difference between urgent care and emergency care. While we are ready to provide you with the medical intervention you require for minor to moderate injuries, illness, and pain, we insist that all patients go directly to the emergency room if they’re facing a potentially life-threatening problem. If your symptoms resembles those related to these particular health issues, please call 911 or immediately go to your local emergency room:

  • Heart Attack
  • Stroke
  • Head Injury
  • Severe Pain
  • Severe Bleeding
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  • Abrasions
  • Abscesses
  • Broken Bones
  • Colds
  • Contusions
  • Coughs
  • Cuts
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Eye Problems
  • Flu
  • Stings or Bites
  • Lacerations
  • Mild-Moderate Asthma Attacks
  • Minor Abdominal Pain
  • Nausea
  • Sore Throats
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Vomiting

​What type of infections can be treated at Duke City Urgent Care Centers In Albuquerque and Los Lunas?

Our Albuquerque urgent care clinics can treat many types of infections that aren’t life-threatening. Common infections that are commonly treated at the urgent care clinics include:

Conjunctivitis

Commonly known as “pink eye,” conjunctivitis is a very contagious infection of the eye, commonly seen in school-aged children. Conjunctivitis is characterized by yellow, crusted eyes, itching, and redness of the sclera, which lends itself to the term “pink eye.”

Urinary Tract Infections

A burning sensation when urinating, cloudy or dark urine and abdominal pain could all signify a urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI left untreated can spread to the kidneys, which can cause further damage. If you believe you might have a UTI, visit your nearest urgent care.

Upper Respiratory Infection

Coughing, phlegm production, and wheezing could mean an upper respiratory infection. While your local Albuquerque urgent care is equipped to treat an upper respiratory infection, if you are experiencing shortness of breath, do not hesitate to call 911.

Yeast Infections

A yeast infection is an overgrowth of a fungus called candida. A yeast infection can occur in the vagina, throat, and even on the skin. If you believe you may be suffering from a yeast infection, an urgent care can help get it under control.

Strep Throat

Caused by a bacteria called streptococcus, strep throat can be painful and even dangerous if left untreated. An Albuquerque urgent care will prescribe the appropriate treatment for those suffering from strep throat.

Ear Infection

Vertigo, hearing loss, dizziness and nausea, ear pain, and fever are all signs of an ear infection. Swimmer’s ear, middle ear, and labyrinthitis are all common types of ear infections that may be treated at an urgent care clinic.

Sinus Infection

A sinus infection can cause a wide range of symptoms, most commonly congestion, facial pain under the eyes or in the forehead, coughing, fever, post-nasal drip, green nasal discharge, frontal headaches, and even tooth pain.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Excessive, foul-smelling discharge, itching, redness, and burning urination are all signs of a sexually transmitted infection. A sexually transmitted infection can be treated at your local Albuquerque urgent care. Some of the most common sexually transmitted infections are chlamydia, syphilis, and trichomoniasis.

In women, infections like bacterial vaginosis and candida can express the same symptoms as some sexually transmitted infections. If you are experiencing any signs or symptoms of a vaginal infection, it is important to seek medical advice and not self-diagnose your condition.

 

Can I Get Labs or Blood Work at Urgent Care Clinics?

Labs and blood work are part of a thorough treatment plan at your local urgent care clinic, with many results back the same day. Common blood work performed in urgent care settings are:

  • Blood Glucose Level Tests
  • Chem 8
  • Drug Tests
  • Flu Tests
  • Mononucleosis
  • Pregnancy Tests
  • Pt/INR Finger Sticks
  • Strep Throat
  • Urine Tests

Why Do Doctors Work At Urgent Care Clinics In Albuquerque?

Doctors often leave the stressful environment of an emergency room or the culture of working increasingly long hours at a primary care facility to work at an urgent care clinic. Albuquerque urgent care clinics often have a better working environment, and although the doctors may be exposed to more contagious illnesses, they get better compensation and more regular working hours than if they chose to work at a family practice or even some emergency rooms.

What Kind Of Doctors Work At Urgent Care Clinics In Albuquerque?

Most doctors that work in an urgent care clinic specialize in emergency medicine or family practice. Urgent care clinics do not usually employ surgeons, and may refer you to a specialist for more serious issues, or if you need a follow-up exam for a specific problem. Nearly all doctors specialize in family practice or work in an emergency room before starting at an urgent care clinic.

Do I Have To Have Insurance To Go To An Urgent Care Clinic?

While your insurance plan may cover your visit to an urgent care clinic, many urgent care clinics (including Duke City Urgent Care) offer a self-pay option for those who are uninsured or out-of-network.

Urgent care visits are a fraction of the cost of emergency room visits, which makes urgent care a more feasible option for uninsured patients with non-life-threatening conditions who need medical care.

Will Urgent Care Work With Workers Compensation Claims?

If your work-related injury or ailment is non-life-threatening, patients can seek urgent care treatment. At Duke City Urgent Care, a valid photo ID, along with the first report of injury from the employer, will be required to file a worker’s compensation claim.

Where Can I Get A Physical For Work Or School In Albuquerque?

Many urgent care facilities offer more than just immediate care. Oftentimes, an urgent care clinic will offer other services such as regular immunizations, non-emergency appointments, or sports physicals.

A sports physical helps students 18 and younger ensure that they can safely participate in physical activities. A sports physical routinely includes:

  • Vision tests
  • Evaluation of joints, flexibility, strength
  • Testing blood pressure and pulse
  • Checking of height, weight, nose, and throat
  • Listening to the heart and lungs

Getting a sports physical at an urgent care clinic in Albuquerque can be less expensive than a regular visit to your primary care physician, and without the long wait for an appointment.

What Is The Difference Between An Urgent Care Clinic And Emergency Room?

The difference between an emergency room and urgent care clinic is the severity of the ailments treated. Urgent care clinics treat minor to moderate illnesses, while emergency rooms treat more severe or life-threatening illnesses.

A significant difference between urgent care and an emergency room is the price. A visit to your local urgent care is far less than an emergency room visit. If your ailment can be treated at an urgent care clinic, it is likely in your best interest to take advantage of the shorter wait times and lower price tags.

What Kinds of Ailments Should Not (Or Cannot) Be Treated At An Urgent Care?

While urgent care clinics are prepared to treat minor injuries and illnesses and infections such as strep throat, rashes, and broken bones, more severe conditions should be addressed in an emergency room.

Severe or life-threatening conditions that should be treated at a conventional emergency room are

  • Heart Attack – typical signs of a cardiac event are chest pain or tightness that radiates to your jaw, indigestion, left arm numbness.
  • Stroke – sudden weakness in extremities or face on one side of the body, confusion, dizziness, sudden difficulty speaking could signify a stroke.
  • Severe Bleeding – profuse bleeding or bleeding that doesn’t stop could be life-threatening. If you are experiencing severe bleeding, seek immediate emergency care.
  • Head Injury – a head injury, whether from falling down the stairs or from a car accident, should be evaluated by an emergency room doctor as soon as possible.
  • Vision Loss – whether due to an injury or chronic condition, vision loss is considered an emergency. Those experiencing vision loss should visit their local emergency room.
  • Severe Abdominal Pain – the causes for severe abdominal pain can be life-threatening and often require emergency surgery. Severe abdominal pain should be evaluated immediately in an emergency room.

If you believe you are suffering from any of these conditions or any other possibly life-threatening condition, visit the nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately. Do not wait.

Can Children Be Seen at Urgent Care?

Yes, children can be treated at urgent care for non-life-threatening ailments or illnesses. Children of school age are especially susceptible to communicable illnesses such as strep throat, influenza, the common cold, or head lice. If you cannot wait to get into your child’s primary care provider, an urgent care clinic is an excellent and cost-effective alternative to a regular doctor visit.

Common pediatric ailments and illnesses treated at urgent cares are:

  • Asthma attacks
  • Broken bones
  • Colds
  • Dizziness
  • Ear, nose & throat infections
  • Playground injuries
  • Rashes
  • Vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal complaints

Some children’s ailments should be tended to in an emergency room instead of an urgent care facility. If your child is experiencing breathing issues unrelated to asthma, a severe allergic reaction, a temperature over 100.4 degrees, or you suspect your child has ingested a toxic substance or has become unconscious, call an ambulance or visit your closest hospital immediately.

How Can I Be Sure If An Urgent Care is Reputable?

Reputable urgent care clinics will provide thorough, quality care with compassion and transparency. The best urgent care clinics in Albuquerque are upfront about their procedures and their pricing and employ doctors and medical staff that are dedicated to patient care.

What If I Can’t Get To An Urgent Care?

Whether it’s a matter of access to transportation or feeling too unwell to drive, sometimes it isn’t possible to get to an urgent care clinic. In Albuquerque, residents have the option to have the urgent care come to them. If you need urgent medical services and do not want to call in an ambulance, contact Duke City Urgent Care and inquire about the Mobile Medic Team.

Why Choose DCUC?

At Duke City Urgent Care, we lead with compassion. We believe healthcare should be accessible to all Albuquerque residents. We’ve earned the trust of our community by providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable prices.

Our number one priority is the health and wellness of our patients.

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