Same-Day Sick Visit at Asheville Medicine & Pediatrics in Arden

Despite your best efforts, you or your child can become ill from time to time. When that happens, you can trust our board-certified Internal Medicine and Pediatric Specialists at Asheville Medicine & Pediatrics in Arden and Asheville, North Carolina with your family’s care. Our team offers same-day sick visits to get you or your child the prompt treatment needed to make a full recovery. Schedule a same-day sick visit with Asheville Medicine & Pediatrics over the phone the next time you or your child is ill.

What is a same-day sick visit?

During a same-day sick or urgent visit at Asheville Medicine & Pediatrics, one of our physicians evaluates you or your child when you aren’t feeling well or have an acute medical concern. Our team offers same-day urgent visits because we understand the importance of immediate medical care with your physician during times of illness or medical concern. Asheville Medicine & Pediatrics wants to help you or your child make a full recovery and avoid unnecessary visits to urgent care centers and emergency rooms.

What are same-day sick visits used for?

You might schedule a same-day sick visit if you or your child experiences one or more of the following symptoms:

Vomiting or diarrhea
A fever lasting more than two or three days
A high fever
Sore throat with a headache or fever
A widespread rash
Unusual symptoms lasting more than three days
Trouble breathing
Confusion or fainting
Urinary issues

If you’re unsure if you should come in for an evaluation, call the office to speak with a friendly staff member. We’ll let you know if an office visit is necessary.

What should I expect during a same-day sick visit?

When you or your child arrives at Asheville Medicine & Pediatrics for a same-day sick visit, our team checks weight, temperature, and other vital signs. We review symptoms and medical history and examine the patient’s eyes, nose, ears, throat, breathing, heartbeat, abdomen, limbs, and/or reflexes as necessary.

We may complete blood tests, urine tests, throat swabs, or imaging procedures to diagnose the condition and establish the most appropriate treatment.

Which treatment will our team recommend?

The personalized sick visit treatment plan is based on the type and severity of the illness. We might recommend one or more of the following:

Antibiotics
Medicines that offer symptom relief
Breathing treatments
Rest and fluids
A cool mist humidifier

Don’t visit an unknown provider who doesn’t know you or your child when same-day sick visits are available at Asheville Medicine & Pediatrics. Schedule an appointment over the phone today.