by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Apr 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
PROPER TREATMENT Rio Grande Urgent Care specializes in minor emergencies and is designed to promptly treat minor medical conditions before they become life-threatening. Life-threatening emergencies should always be directed to the ER. SHORTER WAIT TIMES Waiting is a...
by Becky Gonzalez | Dec 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
This time of year is supposed to be about joy and happiness, but for some people it is anything but joy and happiness. Although depression can occur at anytime of the year, November and December tend to be harder on some people. There are several...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Oct 8, 2018 | Chronic Pain, Uncategorized
Sciatica is pain radiating along the sciatic nerve the longest nerve in your body running from your back to your feet. Most patients who experience sciatica have the common sign of lower back pain with pain radiating down their leg. Usually only one side is affected....
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Oct 1, 2018 | Bacterial and Viral, Cold and Flu, Rio Grande Urgent Care, Sickness
Flu season is at our door and it is time to vaccinate! We all hate flu season. Either we get sick and worry about giving it to people or we are worried we are going to catch it from our kids, family members or co-workers. Prevention is very important! Here are some...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Aug 27, 2018 | Bacterial and Viral, Dermatology
Cellulitis is a common skin infection that results from a cut or break in the skin that allows bacteria to enter. It may first appear as a red, swollen and painful area. Usually, it most commonly affects the skin of the legs, but it can occur anywhere including the...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Jul 23, 2018 | first aid
It is essential to know how to treat a wound; any break or damage to the skin; because accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. Knowing what to do can prevent infection and help the wound to heal faster. The first thing to remember is DO NOT PANIC! just...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Jul 11, 2018 | Heart Attack, Rio Grande Urgent Care, Stroke
Spotting a Stroke Here is a simple acronym to follow that will help you spot a stroke. F – Facial Droop Does one side of the face droop when smiling? A-Arm Weakness Does one arm drift down when raising both arms? S – Speech Difficulty Is speech slurred or does it...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Jul 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
Summer! Time to Cast off Your Cares! The Rio Grande Urgent Care has WATERPROOF casts!! School is out and it’s time to play, swim and all the other fun summertime activities. Who wants to be encumbered with a cast especially, if you are looking forward to the big...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Jun 25, 2018 | Alcohol, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Low Blood Sugar, Menopause, Nervous system, Opiod, Rio Grande Urgent Care, Summer
Hyperhidrosis is basically excessive sweating that is not related to heat or exercise. For some people who experience this, it may cause social anxiety and embarrassment. You may sweat so much that it soaks through your clothes or can drip off your hand. Symptoms...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Jun 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are very common. They are passed to one another through intimate physical contact and from sexual activity including vaginal, oral and anal sex. According to the CDC, 20 million NEW Sexually Transmitted Infections occur every...
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