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Sexual health is a major part of healthcare, including STDs, but it's a sensitive topic. Urgent care can help without the embarrassment and provide all the information you need. Before making a decision about how to handle your sexual health, take a look at the information below to help you determine if urgent care is the right choice for
Read MoreIf you have pain when peeing, you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI), in which case you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. You may be concerned about what may happen if you do not seek medical help for this relatively mild infection right away. If left untreated, however, it can have major long-term health repercussions....
Read MoreMigraines are intense headaches that differ from headaches but can be difficult to self-diagnose and treat. However, understanding your options can help to alleviate the symptoms and combat migraines. Find out what options you have available and information to help you understand if your headaches are more and may require special
Read MoreUrinary tract infections can cause significant discomfort. It is due to bacteria that access the bladder, and these require antibiotic treatment. A visit to your doctor or urgent care is necessary to get a prescription and to ensure your discomfort is actually a UTI and not from another problem that can be more serious. Avoid complications by...
Read MoreThoughts of illness and injuries are generally far from the minds of most college students, but being away from home and on your own for the first time means taking a more active and preventative role in your own health care. Crowded living conditions in dorms and classrooms, interacting with a wide variety of people, late nights and missed meals...
Read MoreSummer weather is now in full swing here in Portland. As people begin to spend more time outdoors and on the water, sunburn is inevitable. Sunburn is one condition that is easily preventable. Staying out of the sun is a foolproof way to protect your skin, but this is also not very much fun. If you want to enjoy the outdoors safely, you need to...
Read MoreHere at Portland Urgent Care, we see a lot of ear infections in our walk-in medical clinic. Many of the patients suffering from ear infections are infants and young children. In fact, nearly half of all the antibiotic prescriptions in the US are written for babies and children with middle ear infections, also known as otitis
Read MoreFor most people, the pain and burning of a urinary tract infection are easily handled with some over-the-counter painkillers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Anyone experiencing severe pain and discomfort with a urinary tract infection should visit Portland Urgent Care immediately. Acute pain can be an indicator that the infection has spread...
Read MoreIt’s called a Modified Myer’s Cocktail, and it’s a tidal wave of vitamins and minerals necessary for the proper functioning of more than 200 cellular mechanisms in the body. The Myers’ Cocktail is the most efficient way to get nutrients into the body because it bypasses the gut and goes straight into the bloodstream. This means a patient gets...
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