SICK VISIT

Family Medicine & Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician located in Houston, TX

When you or your teen feel ill, suffer an asthma flare-up, or sustain an injury, nothing is more important than access to prompt medical care. You can get the help you need without wasting time and money at the emergency room when you schedule a sick visit at Mai Medical Clinic. Minh Mai, MD, quickly assesses your symptoms and provides treatment that eases your pain and puts you on the road to recovery. If you or your teen need a sick visit, call the office in Houston, Texas, today or request an in-person or telemedicine appointment online.

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WHAT IS A SICK VISIT?

A sick visit is an appointment at Mai Medical Clinic that focuses on a patient’s current illness or injury. Your provider’s primary goal during a sick visit is to quickly and accurately diagnose the cause of your symptoms, then provide the immediate treatment you need to heal and feel better.

Depending on your symptoms and the reason for your sick visit, you may be able to get the care you need through a virtual appointment rather than going into the office. 

If you have any questions about scheduling a sick visit, call Mai Medical Clinic. They can ask a few questions, quickly learn about your symptoms, and determine if you need an in-person or telemedicine visit.

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WHAT CONDITIONS ARE TREATED AS A SICK VISIT?

Chances are you’re familiar with the many different illnesses that need prompt treatment. However, this list gives you an idea of the conditions Mai Medical Clinic frequently treats during a sick visit:

  • Flu

  • Common cold

  • COVID 19

  • Earaches

  • Concussions

  • Upper respiratory infections

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Urinary tract infections

  • Asthma flare-ups

  • Allergies

  • Fevers

  • Coughs

  • Sore throat (strep throat)

  • Abdominal pain

  • Skin conditions

Mai Medical Clinic also takes care of minor injuries and issues during a sick visit, including cuts, falls, and sprains

DO I NEED A SICK VISIT OR GO TO AN EMERGENCY ROOM?

You or your teen need emergency care for conditions that threaten your health or life. Your local emergency room can provide the higher level of care you may need, such as surgery and advanced diagnostic imaging.

As a general guideline, you should go to the emergency room for the following:

  • Fractures

  • Seizures

  • Heavy bleeding that you can’t stop

  • Severe traumatic brain injury

  • Sudden and severe abdominal pain

  • Loss of consciousness

  • Known or suspected poisoning

  • Heart attack

  • Stroke

Heart attack symptoms include difficulty breathing, dizziness, chest pain or pressure, severe heartburn, and pain in your back, arms, or jaw.

Difficulty speaking, weakness in one arm or numbness on one side of the face are signs of a stroke.

In an emergency, it’s always best to call 911. The emergency medical technicians can start immediate treatment that often makes the difference between life and death, especially for traumatic brain injuries, severe bleeding, heart attacks, and strokes.

If you or your teen need a sick visit, call Mai Medical Clinic or request an appointment online.