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"Fast & professional staff, clean & welcoming facilities. They knew what they were doing and I like that they specialize in auto accidents. Also, they are connected to a treatment center next door, which also seems high-quality." - Gordon S.
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Don’t wait for hours in a hospital emergency room or pay their expensive fees when you have been injured or need medical treatment. Our experienced physicians at Portland Urgent Care near Portland can provide you with responsive medical care within a short time frame when you walk in or make a convenient same-day appointment. We treat many non-life-threatening medical conditions as well as serious issues. Our specialty is treating car accident injuries and workplace accident injuries. Don’t delay treatment because your injury or condition could progress to something more serious and have long-term complications. Our medical team and doctors can determine what you need by evaluating your issue, reaching a diagnosis, and providing you with a treatment strategy. We also offer routine screenings and diagnostic services such as tuberculosis testing to help detect and manage health concerns early.
Our reputation as the premier walk-in clinic in the Portland area has been earned by our highly-trained medical team that provides a variety of convenient healthcare services that include treatment for common conditions and minor surgeries. We also offer vaccinations, tuberculosis testing, COVID-19 tests, and treat allergies, as well as car accident injuries, workplace accident injuries, and sports injuries. If you need quick assessment and care, visit our experts for comprehensive care in Portland.
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"We are proud of our caring, dedicated and hardworking staff who earn their 4.8 star Google ratings everyday."
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"Aways friendly and easy to get an appointment. They have helped our family several times when accidents happen or just need a flu shot. I would recommend and I rarely review things."
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"Went in for a flu shot. Such friendly and efficient personnel. Very clean and accommodating."
Courteous & Wait Was Minimal
"Visited Portland Urgent Care for a flu shot. The staff was courteous and the wait was minimal."
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"So glad you offered flu vaccination! Staff were busy, but very friendly and efficient."
Understanding Tuberculosis and Why Testing is Important
Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is an infectious disease that affects the lungs but can also spread to the spine, brain, or kidneys. It’s caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, and if untreated it can lead to serious complications and could even be fatal. An early tuberculosis test and diagnosis are vital to reduce the risk of transmitting it to others and to prevent transmission of TB to others.
Portland Urgent Care provides two types of TB tests. One is the Mantoux tuberculosis screening skin test and the other is a TB blood test (interferon-gamma release assays or IGRAs) that measures your immune system’s response to TB antigens.
Tuberculosis symptoms slowly develop and can make early detection difficult. Symptoms may include:
If you’ve been exposed to a person who has active TB, or who has traveled recently where TB is prevalent, you should get tested, even if you don’t have symptoms.
One of our healthcare providers at Portland Urgent Care will review your medical history, your symptoms, and your potential exposure to TB, and then recommend either a skin test or a blood test. The skin test injects tuberculin under the skin of your forearm and checks it for a potential reaction 48-72 hours later. The blood test measures the immune system's response to TB bacteria. A chest X-ray may be done if either the skin test or blood test shows a positive result.
When your TB skin test or blood test shows up as positive, it means you’ve been infected with tuberculosis bacteria. But it doesn’t mean you have active TB disease. Your body’s immune system has reacted to the TB bacteria. You’ll need a chest X-ray to find out if you have active TB disease or a latent TB infection. If your test is negative, you haven’t been infected with TB bacteria. People with weakened immune systems or those recently exposed sometimes get a false negative test result. You might need more testing if you have a negative test and still have TB symptoms or if you are at high risk of exposure. The doctor at Portland Urgent Care will then determine the next steps to take for treatment.
If you’re experiencing severe or worsening symptoms of TB, such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, or coughing up blood, you need emergency medical care. If you have a seizure, a high fever, or sudden confusion, along with a severe headache, see a physician immediately because TB could be affecting your brain. Additional concerning symptoms include weakness, numbness, loss of feeling in your limbs, night sweats, or unexplained weight loss. Delaying treatment could lead to life-threatening complications. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to manage the infection.
Preventing Tuberculosis and Protecting Your Health
To prevent the risk of getting infected with tuberculosis and protect your health, get vaccinated, especially if you’re living in or visiting areas where TB is prevalent. Avoid close contact with people who have active TB ensure proper ventilation in living areas while maintaining proper hygiene. A healthy immune system is your body's best defense. Early diagnosis and treatment are important if you’ve been exposed to TB. Contact us at Portland Urgent Care for tuberculosis testing.
