by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Jun 12, 2018 | allergies
10 Ways to Prevent Allergy Symptoms It is that time of year, allergies!! Flowers and trees are blooming, grass is growing, and you are having sneezing fits! Que Horrible!! You may also have a runny nose and congestion. It can be a miserable time for some...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Jun 4, 2018 | Bacterial and Viral, Ear Infection, Summer
Swimmer’s ear is an infection in the outer ear canal, which runs from your eardrum to the outside of your head. It’s often brought on by water that remains in your ear after swimming, creating a moist environment that aids bacterial growth. Swimmer’s...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | May 29, 2018 | Dermatology, Insect bites, Spider bites, Summer
Summertime and Bugs It is that time of year when we are outside in the beautiful New Mexico weather. With that comes more contact with bugs! How do you know if you have been bitten by something dangerous? Don’t panic. Most bug bites and stings from common insects...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | May 14, 2018 | Burn, Dermatology, Summer, Sunburn
The first thing a person should do is to prevent a sun burn. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing. If you should notice your skin is burning, go indoors or put on protective clothing or sun screen. To help soothe and treat a sunburn, start treating it as soon...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | May 7, 2018 | Radiology, Rio Grande Urgent Care, Uncategorized, X-Ray
X-ray on site At Rio Grande Urgent Care we are able to perform x-ray examinations at the clinic during your visit. This can greatly reduce your wait time if you have a fracture or dislocation. Pneumonia and other lung issues can be diagnosed with a chest x-ray that...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | May 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Heat exhaustion is the result of your body overheating. Symptoms include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse. It’s one of three heat-related syndromes, with heat cramps being the mildest and heatstroke being the most severe. Exposure to high temperatures,...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Apr 16, 2018 | Chronic Pain, Prescription, Rio Grande Urgent Care
Narcotic Facts and Resources In 2015, New Mexico had the eighth highest total drug overdose death rate in the nation. Unintentional drug overdose is the largest subset of total drug overdose death, accounting for 80-85% of drug overdose deaths in New Mexico....
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 Rio Grande Urgent Care | Mar 26, 2018 | Bacterial and Viral, Cold and Flu, Sickness, Throad
Sore throats can be caused by bacteria or viruses. Viral sore throats usually are accompanied by other cold symptoms such as runny nose, congestion and cough. Sometimes you may even have mild body aches and fevers. Other causes of sore throat can be allergies, open...
by Rio Grande Urgent Care | Mar 21, 2018 | Bacterial and Viral, Cold and Flu, Sickness
Since the vaccine is about 30% effective this year here are some suggestions on how to stop the spread of the flu. Avoid contact with sick people as much as possible. If you become sick, avoid going out in the public, and limit contact with others. According to the...
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