Treatments for Abdominal Pain, UTIs, & STIs

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Abdominal Pain

Almost everyone at one point or another will experience abdominal pain. Most of the causes are not serious and can be readily diagnosed and treated. However, such pain can also be a sign of a serious illness. It’s important to be able to recognize symptoms that are severe and know when to call us at Makana North Shore Urgent Care.

What Are the Most Common Causes of Abdominal Pain?

Whether it is a mild stomach ache, sharp pain, or stomach cramps, abdominal pain can have numerous causes. Some of these include:

What Symptoms of Abdominal Pain Are Cause for Concern?

If your abdominal pain is severe or if it is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor as soon as possible:

These symptoms can be an indication of a medical issue that requires diagnosis and treatment by a medical professional. Visit our urgent care clinic in Princeville, HI to get tested and receive the treatment you require.

Urinary Tract Infections

At Makana North Shore Urgent Care, our medical professionals routinely treat UTIs. When symptoms arise and you are in pain or discomfort, we are available to you in Princeville for fast UTI testing, treatment, and remedy. We’ll typically perform a urine test, also known as a urinalysis, to determine if you do indeed have a UTI. We will review urine cultures and ensure we prescribe, if necessary, the best course and type of antibiotic treatment for you.

UTIs, while painful, are not life-threatening, especially if caught and treated early. Visiting Makana North Shore Urgent Care for UTIs typically costs far less than an emergency room, and may be covered by your health insurance.

Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Walk-In HIV and STI Testing in Princeville, HI

Our urgent care center on Kauai’s North Shore has fully trained medical professionals to test for and provide treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV. We provide comprehensive services for STIs such as:

For immediate, fast, and comprehensive STI testing and treatment, walk into Makana North Shore Urgent Care anytime today.

Symptoms of STDs in Women

In women, symptoms of common STDs may include:

Some STDs, like chlamydia, and gonorrhea cause no symptoms. If your sexual partner has been diagnosed with an STD, testing yourself is vital to prevent complications such as infertility and certain types of cancer.

Symptoms of STDs in Men

Men with STDs may experience:

Untreated STDs put you at risk for organ failure, infertility, and even brain damage. If you have an STD, your sexual partners are at risk of transmission, so the only way to protect them is to refrain from sexual activity until diagnosis and treatment are completed.

Call us first with any questions or simply walk-in to our Princeville urgent care center anytime, any day.