Irritations & rashes on your skin can result from a large variety of causes and can require diverse treatments once diagnosed accurately. Use this guide to determine if you can benefit from diagnosis and treatment form a Makana North Shore Urgent Care medical professional provider. Come into our practice if your irritation or rash.
Is accompanied by fever or pain
Is circular in shape
Is not getting better, and persists
Starts to blister
Results in purplish spots on your hands or on your feet
Is not confined to one area on your body, but instead covers a large stretch of skin
Insect Bites & Stings
The symptoms of insect bites or stings vary depending on the severity of the body’s reaction to the insect’s venom. Most reactions are mild, with an annoying itch or a stinging sensation and slight swelling. Bites or stings that are more severe should receive immediate medical treatment, and you should come in to Makana North Shore Urgent Care. In some cases an extreme reaction, especially with children may necessitate a 911 call or emergency room visit.
Symptoms of Mild Bites or Stings
Minor swelling
Soreness or pain
Redness with itching or burning
Symptoms of Severe Bites or Stings
Trouble breathing or swallowing
Swelling in your mouth or throat
Nausea or vomiting
Reddish rash or hives
Dizziness or loss of consciousness
Call 911 or get emergency help if:
There are no signs of breathing
There is difficulty breathing, such as wheezing
Swelling of the lips or tongue
Ear Infections
Ear infections or earaches can result from a variety of indications, but the most common factors include sinus disease, common cold, inflamed tonsils, pharynx infection, impacted teeth and inflamed nasal. Also, when the inner ear becomes damaged by insertion of a foreign object, this can cause earaches. If you have severe cold or respiratory infection, Eustachian tubes become blocked with mucus from the virus. Don’t ignore any of the symptoms. Visit us at Makana North Shore Urgent Care for diagnosis and treatment ASAP.
Most common symptoms associated with ear infections, earaches include:
Difficulty hearing or sleeping
Fever
Ear Drainage
Vertigo
Ringing in the ears
Limited desire to eat or irritability
Is not confined to one area on your body, but instead covers a large stretch of skin
Eye Infections
Eye infections come in three forms: bacterial, viral and fungal. Because the symptoms are similar for all, it’s often difficult to figure out the cause – which is why self-diagnosing can be so dangerous. Without proper treatment, eye infections can get worse quickly and lead to thousands of dollars in emergency bills.
Even the slightest of these symptoms can sometimes be very serious, so here’s a breakdown of what an eye infection looks like and when you should see a provider urgently. Having just one or two of these symptoms doesn’t always indicate the presence of an infection, but if you notice more than one of them or if they get worse as the days go by, it might be time to call us at Makana North Shore Urgent Care.
Serious Symptoms
Swollen eyes or in the area around the eyes
Blurry vision
Eye discharge
Pain
Extreme light sensitivity
Feeling of a foreign object in the eye
Medium Symptoms
See your provider if you experience more than one of these at once:
Itching
Red eyes
Constant involuntary blinking
Most Common Types of Eye Infections
Watery or dry eyes (that are different to how your eyes usually feel)
