Minor Injury Treatment Clinic in Rockville, MD

If you sustained an injury while working with tools or lawn equipment, you should have it examined to be sure no foreign bodies have become embedded in the skin. Splinters, shards of glass, and pieces of metal are just a few of the materials that can become embedded in skin wounds. It is easier to remove a foreign body while the wound is still fresh, so visit our urgent care near you as soon as possible. Depending on the severity of the wound, you may also need an antibiotic to prevent infection.

Some cuts and scrapes are deep enough to require professional medical care. Gaping wounds, lacerations, and wounds with jagged edges may require stitches, so make sure you visit our urgent care clinic as soon as possible following your injury. Cuts, scrapes, or lacerations may also require bandages or other dressings to protect them from bacteria and other contaminants. Getting treatment early can help prevent infections and make the healing process a lot easier. Physicians Now Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic also provide tetanus shots to prevent lockjaw, which is caused by bacterial organisms found in soil, water, dust, and other substances.

Animal bites can lead to infection and other complications, so immediate treatment is essential. Dogs, cats, raccoons, and bats are just a few of the animals that can bite people and cause infections. Cat bites are not as common as dog bites, but their long, sharp teeth can penetrate the skin more than dog teeth. Seek treatment for any bite that breaks the skin, especially if it is on the hands or fingers. If you have diabetes, a weakened immune system, or peripheral artery disease, it is especially important to seek treatment. These conditions increase the risk of infection for anyone bitten by an animal.

Physicians Now Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic also treat minor burns to prevent them from becoming infected or causing other problems later on. A first-degree burn only affects the top layer of the skin, but it is still important to get the right medical care. This type of burn causes the skin to turn red, and the burn site may also swell. Second-degree burns extend deeper into the skin, causing a blister to form at the burn site. It is especially important to seek medical care for a burn if it is larger than two inches or if it was caused by chemicals, fire, or electrical wires. At Physicians Now Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic, one of our skilled providers can clean minor burns, apply needed medications, and protect burn sites with sterile dressings. You may also need a tetanus booster if you have not had a tetanus shot within the past five years.

Strains and sprains typically involve torn muscles, tendons, or ligaments. A tendon connects your muscle to your bone. A ligament is a tissue that connects your bones at your joints. Falling, twisting or impact force can cause a sprain, while pulling or twisting often causes a strain. A strain can be immediate or develop over time while a sprain typically happens right away. If you are sore, have trouble moving your muscle, or have been experiencing sporadic muscle spasms you may be suffering from a sprain or strain. Our experienced urgent care physicians in Rockville MD can help you identify your injury and provide a course of treatment.

At Physicians Now Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic, you are more than just a face in a waiting room. When you visit our urgent care clinic, one of our compassionate medical professionals will examine your injury and provide the appropriate treatment. If you need medical attention for one of these minor injuries, visit our clinic for fast, convenient care. We serve patients from Rockville MD, Travilah MD, Lone Oak MD, Colesville Park MD, Redland MD, Darnestown MD, Anscroft MD, and Wheaton-Glenmont MD.