Everyone deals with small, non-emergency accidents all the time. We all fall, bump into obstacles, or get scraped up. Generally, you just patch yourself up and get on with your day.
Sometimes, however, your symptoms continue or worsen, even if you take it easy. It can be hard to know just what needs professional attention and what will get better with a bit of rest and time. Physicians Injury Clinic in Edinburg is here to provide a few simple guidelines so you can know when your minor injury needs more treatment.
Symptoms To Keep an Eye On
Serious injuries may require emergency care, but lingering effects from non-emergency injuries can give you trouble if you ignore the symptoms. Most minor injuries should heal with a bit of rest and care, but if your injury continues to be painful after rest and home treatment, you may be dealing with something a bit more serious.
If you have any of these symptoms, consider seeking out professional care:
- swelling or difficulty moving an injured joint
- fever over 101° for over 4 hours
- pain that doesn’t go away or gets worse
- instability in your joints
- a cut or scrape that is red and swollen or feels hot to the touch
- blurry vision or unusual behavior after a head injury
Many of these symptoms will get worse if they aren’t addressed. Any signs of a concussion or infection should be examined so you can receive the care you need quickly.
If you’re not sure if this is worth an ER trip or visit to your primary doctor, you can have your symptoms checked out at our clinic in Edinburg.
Worried About a Non-Emergency Injury? Have It Checked at Physicians Injury Clinic
Having your injuries or symptoms addressed can give you peace of mind and help prevent an injury from getting more serious.
Physicians Injury Clinic in Edinburg can check you over and address your symptoms in under half an hour. If your injury is a bit more serious, we can refer you to the care you need to recover.
Contact us to schedule an appointment and feel better faster.
