Sick Visits

When you're feeling unwell, in pain, or have an injury, it's good to know your provider is there to help. Midwest Wellness and Wound Care, based in Gilbert, Arizona, offers sick visits for all members of your family, whatever their acute care needs. From coughs and flu to fevers and rashes, their experienced team members can find out what's wrong and give you the treatment you need. To arrange a sick visit, call the office or book an appointment online today.

What is the purpose of sick visits?

Sick visits are consultations with your provider at Midwest Wellness and Wound Care to determine why you or your child feels unwell.

You might be experiencing symptoms of a common condition like a cold or stomach upset that you can't manage successfully at home. Or you might have developed problems like abdominal pain or rectal bleeding that indicate an underlying disease.

At your sick visit, your provider can diagnose the cause of your symptoms or perform the relevant tests to identify what's wrong. They can provide the necessary treatments and make sure there's no need for you to get to the hospital.

They can also refer you if they think there's something that needs further investigation. For example, your provider might recommend a colonoscopy if you have unexplained rectal bleeding.

When should I book a sick visit?

Many common health issues are ones that typically require no medical intervention. For example, colds should pass within a week or maybe less if you rest, keep yourself hydrated, and use over-the-counter remedies to manage your symptoms.

Viral illnesses aren't treatable using antibiotics, so there's little your primary care provider can do for the average cold. Letting your immune system handle minor diseases like these is usually the best approach.

However, if you have any underlying health problems or other issues like age that could affect your immune system, even a mild cold can develop into a more serious condition like pneumonia, bronchitis, or pleurisy. Therefore if you aren't improving within a few days or you're experiencing worsening symptoms, a sick visit is definitely in order.

Sick visits are also advisable for any condition that home treatments aren’t helping or if your symptoms persist longer than a few days. If in doubt, you can call Midwest Wellness and Wound Care for advice.

What do sick visits involve?

At your sick visit, your provider discusses your symptoms with you and any relevant information, such as your lifestyle and whether you've had any exposure to infection, perhaps from a trip or activity.

They perform a physical examination, checking vital signs like heart rate, respiration, temperature, and blood pressure. They pay particular attention to areas that are the source of your symptoms, for example, making a close examination of your throat if it's sore or feeling your abdomen if you have stomach pains.

It's likely you'll need to have a blood test and possibly give a urine sample. Depending on your symptoms, you might also need to undergo other screenings, for instance, providing a stool sample, having a pelvic exam, or going for an X-ray.

To benefit from the expertise of the Midwest Wellness and Wound Care team, call their office to schedule your sick visit or book an appointment online today.