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Lacerations are scary when they happen, especially if you do not know what to look for or how to handle a cut. Knowing what to look for and how to handle a laceration will help you to determine the correct form of treatment. Find out everything you need to know about lacerations to make the best decisions for you and your
Read MoreA bike accident can set you back, especially if you commute to work. While bikes are amazing forms of transportation and exercise, riding a bike can lead to accidents. An accident on a bike can be serious and may require extra care, a trip to the doctor, or even a trip to urgent care. Depending on the severity of the accident, you may need extra...
Read MoreIf you are experiencing wrist pain, you may be wondering if you have a common wrist injury. Most of the tasks you do in a day involve the use of hands and wrists. Taking a shower, getting dressed, having coffee, and texting all involve our hands. Our wrists play a huge part in our ability to use our hands comfortably. When our wrists hurt, our...
Read MoreKnee injuries can cause serious discomfort and disrupt our day-to-day lives. We often forget how hard our body works to keep us going until something starts to hurt. Our joints play a critical role in our mobility and sometimes suffer for it. Knee injuries are one of the most common issues people have with their joints. There are a number of...
Read MoreBack injuries are very common and unfortunately can lead to serious pain and discomfort. Symptoms of back pain may range anywhere from stiffness, pain to touch, swelling, or tingling. Whether you are having lower, mid, or upper back pain, it should not be left untreated. Back injury treatment should be performed by a back injury doctor or medical...
Read MoreA neck injury of any kind can seriously limit our mobility or ability to perform daily activities. Knowing whether or not your neck pain or injury is serious can be difficult to assess, and should be done by a medical provider or neck injury doctor. A little later on, we will discuss neck injury symptoms. People often delay care in hopes that...
Read MoreWhen thinking about the medical emergencies that we see here at Portland Urgent Care, the terms “splinter” or “sliver” may not be the emergencies that first come to mind. While most splinters and slivers do not require emergency treatment, there are some cases when you do need to see a doctor or other health care professional to remove the...
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