It almost seems that urgent care clinics are designed with fever
treatment in mind. Few things can upset parents more than a baby or toddler
presenting with a fever. Believe it or not, a fever can be a sign that good and
bad things are happening in the body at the same time. A fever is almost always
a symptom of something, not its own illness. When a fever develops, a quick
trip to your Germantown urgent care clinic will learn the cause, and how you should
treat it. There are many reasons that patients come down with a fever, and the
reasons can range in severity. On the serious side of the scale; arthritis,
heat exhaustion, and infection can cause fevers. Less serious fevers can be
caused by sunburn or certain medications. Do not panic if your child has a
fever. In many cases, it will go away and you will be no worse for wear.
Fever in infants
Infants have difficulty regulating body temperature. When an infant has
a fever, do not wait to seek care. A rectal thermometer is the most accurate
way to take your infant’s temperature. If your baby has a rectal temperature of
100.4° or higher, you should see a medical professional.
Convenient, walk-in care for
Germantown, MD
We all want the best for our families, especially when it comes to
healthcare and preventive medicine. Medical Access provides convenient walk-in
care as an alternative to long waits in the emergency room. Their friendly
staff will carefully and quickly assess your needs and provide the appropriate
services, from preventive medicine to x-ray and lab services. Their facilities
are fully staffed and equipped in order to meet the demands of their patients
and their healthcare needs.
Dr. Manbir Takhar is the Chief Medical Officer, and has been associated
with Medical Access since 1999. She is qualified to treat almost any type of
injury or illness that may present itself. In addition to these qualifications,
she is also a Civil Surgeon and Medical Review Officer. This designation is
granted by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, making Medical
Access one of the select facilities for immigration physicals. Call them today
or simply drop in, as no appointment is needed to receive timely, quality
urgent care for fevers or any non life-threatening health issues.
