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When Does a Minor Injury Need Same-Day Care?

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Sprains, small cuts, burns, and bruises are common, but some injuries should be checked the same day. Learn the warning signs.

Many minor injuries improve with rest and basic first aid, but some need prompt medical attention to reduce pain, prevent infection, or rule out a more serious problem.

Injuries Urgent Care Can Often Evaluate

  • Sprains and strains
  • Minor cuts and scrapes
  • Small burns
  • Bruises with swelling
  • Splinters or minor foreign bodies
  • Work-related minor injuries

Warning Signs to Watch For

  • Pain that is severe or worsening
  • Trouble moving or bearing weight
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Bleeding that does not stop with pressure
  • Redness, warmth, pus, or fever after a cut
  • A burn with blistering or increasing pain

Go to the ER for Serious Symptoms

Call 911 or go to the emergency room for major trauma, deep wounds with heavy bleeding, severe burns, head injury with confusion, chest pain, or difficulty breathing.

For non-life-threatening injuries, All Med Urgent Care offers walk-in visits so patients can be evaluated without waiting for a primary care appointment.

Need care today?

Walk-ins are welcome at All Med Urgent Care for urgent care, physical exams, testing, and occupational health visits.

Call (718) 659-0400