Life does not wait for sickness, and neither should you. At Samaritan Medical Care Center in Campbell, CA, we are committed to providing fast, compassionate care for everyday health issues. Whether it is a sudden sore throat or an uncomfortable urinary tract infection, our team is here to help you get back to feeling your best—without the wait of an emergency room.
Urgent Cares see a wide variety of conditions, but there are five that bring patients through our doors most frequently. Here is what you need to know about each, including symptoms and when to come in.
- About it: Seasonal viruses like colds and influenza are a frequent reason for urgent care visits.
- Symptoms: Runny or stuffy nose, cough, fever, body aches, fatigue, headache.
- When to come in: If symptoms feel severe, you have a high fever, or you need rapid testing to know whether it’s flu.
Strep Throat
- About it: Bacterial infection of the throat causing pain, fever, and swelling.
- Symptoms: Sudden sore throat, fever, difficulty swallowing, white patches on tonsils.
- When to come in: Sudden, painful sore throat with fever, swollen glands, or persistent discomfort.
- About it: Ear pain from infection, often in children but adults too.
- Symptoms: Ear pain, pressure, hearing changes, fever, fluid drainage.
- When to come in: Pain that persists more than a day or is accompanied by fever or discharge
- About it: Infection or irritation of the eye’s conjunctiva caused by bacteria, viruses, or allergies.
- Symptoms: Redness, itchiness, tearing, discharge, crusting around the eyes.
- When to come in: Red, irritated eyes that don’t improve within a day or worsen.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- About it: Infection in the urinary system, commonly the bladder.
- Symptoms: Painful urination, frequent urges, cloudy or strong-smelling urine, lower abdominal discomfort.
- When to come in: First-time UTI symptoms or recurring discomfort.
When to Seek Emergency Care
While urgent care is ideal for common illnesses, go to the ER or call 911 if you notice:
- Difficulty breathing or severe chest pain
- High, persistent fever or confusion
- Severe dehydration or inability to urinate
- Sudden vision loss or severe headache
- Ear or eye pain with swelling or vision changes
For residents of Campbell, CA, life happens fast, and so do illnesses. Samaritan Medical Care Center provides compassionate, convenient, walk-in care for common conditions like colds, flu, sore throats, pink eye, ear infections, and UTIs.