Pediatrics Specialist

What is pediatric urgent care?

Pediatric urgent care focuses on addressing sudden health issues involving children and teens. The Urgent Care Center of Arlington offers on-site rapid testing, diagnosis, and treatment for your child’s urgent care needs.

Children and teens often experience a number of urgent care situations as they age, whether they be infections or sprained bones. At the Urgent Care Center of Arlington, the team takes the time to develop treatment plans appropriate for your child’s condition.

What medical concerns does pediatrics address?

Pediatric urgent care refers to a number of urgent medical issues that can affect children and teens. Some of the conditions addressed at the Urgent Care Center of Arlington include:

• Ear infections
• Asthma
• Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
• Rashes
• Cough, cold, and flu
• Bronchitis
• Minor wounds requiring stitches
• Minor burns
• Allergic reactions
• Broken bones
• Sprains
• Sports injuries

There are a number of situations when your child may require urgent care. The Urgent Care Center of Arlington provides several essential services on-site, including X-rays and lab work. With pediatric urgent care, you can avoid waiting hours with your child in an emergency room.

The Urgent Care Center of Arlington also provides sports physicals.

What is a sports physical?

A sports physical, or preparticipation physical, is a medical exam administered to children to help determine whether its safe for them to engage in a sports activity. There are two parts to the sports physical.

The first part takes into account your child’s medical history, with the team taking a look at any chronic or serious illnesses, family health history, allergies, or medications that can impact your child’s health during physical activity.

The next part is the physical exam. During this part, the team takes note of your child’s height, weight, and blood pressure. They also check their heart, lungs, abdomen, ears, nose, and throat, as well as posture and flexibility. Once the exam is complete, you’ll either receive the OK for your child or schedule you for a follow-up exam.

To learn more about how pediatric urgent care can help you manage your family’s health, book an appointment online or by phone today or visit the Urgent Care Center of Arlington as a walk-in.