Urgent Care in San Francisco

In need of immediate urgent care in San Francisco? Get in touch with Osra Medical for the best LGBTQ+ friendly urgent care in San Francisco!

 If you require immediate medical attention, then Osra Medical provides for your urgent medical anomalies. Our healthcare teams are always vigilant and on the go. We assign the task of urgent care to specific members of the healthcare team. However, if no member is available, then you are referred to a primary care doctor.

You can call our LGBTQ+ friendly urgent care in San Francisco at Osra Medical without an appointment. For more than twelve hours during the day, our physicians and staff remain on board to see through your medical emergencies. So, arrive at our facility and receive urgent medical attention without waiting in the queue for an appointment.

Urgent Care Services in San Francisco

Following are some of the facilities provided during urgent care.

Common Cold and Fever

If you are suffering from a cold, cough, or high fever, then immediately reach our facility, and we will assign you a session with our LGBTQ+ friendly primary care doctor. After a thorough examination, the physician prescribes medicine and rest. In case of severe fever and sinus infections, you must undergo a lab test and screen under the supervision of your primary doctor.

HIV Services

If you are experiencing the symptoms of HIV and experience extreme discomfort, then we take it upon ourselves to provide you with LGBTQ+ friendly HIV care. Such patients are advised to undergo HIV detection tests. The test results are prepared swiftly, and according to the report, treatment is managed.

If HIV is detected, the patient is immediately subject to HIV PREP, which involves the intake of medicines. These medicines must be taken as soon as the infection is found. These individuals are briefed in a safe space on self-care to prevent further contamination.

Nausea

If you are experiencing vomiting, stomachache or headache, contact our urgent care facilities as soon as possible. If the primary doctor identifies the discomforts as a disorder such as food poisoning, you will be prescribed medication and diet. However, if the nauseating sensation is persistent and severe, you will have to undergo screening for underlying disorders.

You will be assigned a physician who will complete a full history of the problem. If food poisoning – or another form of infection – is identified, you will be prescribed the appropriate medication and diet. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen, we will refer you for further screening to look for an underlying disorder.

The most common causes of nausea and vomiting include migraine, morning sickness, motion sickness, viral infection, intense pain, and food poisoning. Many of the problems can also cause stomach pain. However, many conditions present with stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting; therefore, additional tests may be needed. 

Problems in urination

We subject you to primary care and lab tests in case of excruciating pain in your kidneys and discomfort while urinating. The practice ensures that your condition is curbed and does not worsen any further.

Allergic Reactions

Allergic reactions to any substance can have swift impacts on your body. Patients with allergic reactions are immediately paired with a physician who can control it and provide treatment.

HIV Rapid POC Testing

If you suspect you may have contracted HIV, you will need an HIV rapid point-of-care (POC) test. Unlike rapid self-tests taken at home, HIV rapid POC testing is more reliable. You’ll need to provide a blood drop from a finger, an oral swab, or a urine sample. The sample provided will then be tested on-site that day. HIV rapid POC testing provides immediate results for same-day testing. 

Anyone between the ages of 13 to 64 can be tested for HIV if they are at risk. At-risk people include those who have sex without condoms, have multiple sexual partners, or share drug equipment. Do not wait in such a case – seek immediate HIV POC testing. The sooner HIV is diagnosed and treated, the better outcomes patients can expect. 

HIV POC testing detects HIV antibodies. It has a 95.5% sensitivity and only takes 20 minutes to get the result.

Fever, Ear Aches, Sinus Infections

If you are suffering from a fever or earache or suspect a sinus infection, don't hesitate to contact our team. You will be assigned to an LGBTQ+ primary care doctor who will review your symptoms, ask some background questions, and make a diagnosis. You will also be examined by the doctor before being sent for further testing or prescribed a course of medications and rest. 

Fever is classed as any body temperature greater than 103°F – you may feel hot, sweaty, or confused.

Earache, meanwhile, can affect one or both ears – being one-sided is most common. The pain can be constant or intermittent and may be dull, sharp, or burning. 

According to the CDC, the characteristic symptoms of a sinus infection include a runny or stuffy nose, facial pain or pressure headache, sore throat, cough, bad breath, or mucus dripping down the threat. 

If you identify any of the above symptoms, be sure to contact our team as soon as possible. We will see you urgently.

Asthma and COPD Exacerbations

Asthma and COPD exacerbations can have severe – even life-threatening – consequences. It's why you should seek immediate medical attention from our team. Worsening breathing problems should always be examined and treated as soon as possible.

Asthma exacerbations are characterized by shortness of breath, rapid breathing, breathing noises (wheezing, whistling, or squeaky sounds), cough (particularly at night), chest tightness, skin tightness around the neck. If possible, use any preventative or treatment inhalers you have available.

COPD exacerbations meanwhile also involve excessive coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. In addition, you may notice changes in color, thickness, or volume of mucus, feeling significantly tired, swelling of legs and/or ankles, difficulty sleeping, or low blood oxygen levels. 

In the case of severe shortness of breath or chest pain, blue colored lips or fingers, and confusion or disorientation, you should call 911 immediately. Otherwise, please get in touch with our team to be assigned a doctor for urgent treatment.

Kidney Stones and Painful Urination

Kidney stones are a painful yet common urinary condition needing urgent inspection. Patients with kidney stones – or signs of painful urination – will be paired with a physician for rapid examination and treatment. If kidney stones are identified, the physician can refer you for noninvasive treatment to help pass the stones more easily or urethoscopic stone removal. 

Common symptoms of kidney stones involve severe pain on either side of your lower back, blood in urine, nausea or vomiting, fever and chills, or unusually smelling or looking urine. Alternatively, painful urination can also be caused by a urinary tract infection, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), inflammation of the prostate gland, urethra, or epididymis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and more.  

In all cases, urgent review and care from a trained doctor will be beneficial. We will ensure your symptoms do worsen any further and you’ll receive the highest standard of treatment.

Sprains, Minor Broken Bones

Do not wait to see a doctor after spraining your ankle or for a suspected minor broken bone. Sprains and minor broken bones should be seen as soon as possible for inspection, examination, and potentially an x-ray. If left untreated and unsupported, sprains and minor broken bones can worsen or fail to heal correctly – leading to problems for years to come.

Sprains are caused by a stretched or torn ligament. You'll often experience a sprain after falling, twisting, or getting hit, with the ankle and the wrist being the most common sites. Symptoms include pain, bruising, swelling, and difficulty moving the joint.

Minor broken bones, however, are more severe, though they occur under similar circumstances. You will also feel pain, bruising, and swelling around the affected area. They're diagnosed by x-ray and require immobilization of the bone to allow for healing.

Cuts and Wound Care

If you cut yourself or sustain a severe wound, contact our urgent care facilities as soon as possible. Significant lacerations can often damage underlying structures meaning stitches or wound care is needed to ensure the area heals without causing a substantial scar.

You will be assigned a physician to inspect the cut or wound. They will then clean the wound thoroughly to prevent any risk of infection. If necessary, stitches will be made to close the wound. And finally, the cut or wound will be bandaged up to assist in the healing process. Indeed, selecting the appropriate wound dressing is essential to speeding up the healing process. 

Wounds that do not receive urgent medical attention can become infected. In addition, without proper assessment, we cannot monitor how the wound is healing.  Osra Medical provides top quality urgent care in San Francisco for wounds & cuts.

Minor Burns

Minor burns should always be seen by a member of our team at the urgent care in San Francisco. Burns can be more severe than they initially appear. They, therefore, need medical review and treatment by a primary care doctor to identify any potential complications. If necessary, we will clean, treat, and protect the burned area. And we will prescribe pain medication to soothe any discomfort. 

Minor burns are also described as first- or second-degree burns. First-degree burns involve only the top layer of skin. Symptoms include redness, swelling, and pain. On the other hand, second-degree burns go one layer deeper into the skin. Symptoms include blistering, redness, swelling, and pain. (Swelling and pain may be less pronounced than first-degree burns.)

If you experience a major burn – penetrating deeper into the skin or covering more than 2 inches – call 911 immediately. Major burns can be life-threatening and require treatment within intensive care.

Skin Infections

If you suspect you have a skin infection, contact our urgent care in San Francisco facility immediately. We will assign you an LGBTQ+-friendly primary care doctor to review your symptoms and skin. Skin infections can worsen significantly without treatment. In addition, while most skin infections are mild, certain infections can progress rapidly and need immediate attention.

Skin infections can be caused by bacteria (e.g., cellulitis or impetigo), viruses (e.g., shingles or warts), fungi (e.g., athlete's foot), and even parasites (e.g., scabies). The symptoms of a skin infection include rashes, redness, swelling, pain, itching, and pus-filled blisters. You can commonly distinguish a skin infection from an allergy due to progressive growth. 

Depending on the cause, the physician will prescribe a topical treatment, such as an antibiotic or antifungal spray, to eliminate the infection. You should always complete the full course of treatment and keep the area as clean as possible.

Animal Bites

Being bit by an animal is a frightening experience. It's also a potentially dangerous and life-threatening one. If an animal has bitten you, you must seek immediate attention from our urgent care team. 

Animals' mouths contain numerous types of harmful bacteria and viruses. Even a minor bite can spread bacteria to other parts of the body. Nor are all infectious agents innocuous. Although rare, Rabies is life-threatening and must be treated as soon as possible, for example. 

After contacting us, we'll assign you a primary care doctor to inspect the bite area. We'll take a full history and complete an examination. The wound will then be cleaned, and signs of infection will be monitored. The most common symptoms of infection include redness, pain, swelling, discharge, and fever. The bite will be bandaged, and, if necessary, the relevant authorities will be contacted to capture and confine the offending animal.

Back and Joint Pain

Are you suffering from back or joint pain? Has it suddenly come on, or is it affecting your quality of life? Contact our team of excellent doctors for a review. Back and joint pain is amongst the leading causes of disability and missed work in the US. 

Though most cases of back pain are minor, you should always seek medical help if the pain is severe, causes numbness, weakness, or tingling., or spreads down one or both legs. Such cases indicate a more serious underlying cause that needs urgent medical attention. If in doubt, don't hesitate to get in touch with our team for an evaluation.

On the other hand, joint pain is more associated with arthritis. Symptoms include swelling, stiff or enlarged joints, numbness, grinding or clicking sounds when moving, and loss of motion. If the joint is red, hot, or swollen, you will be seen rapidly – as this indicates an infection.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

STDs can present in a vast array of different ways. However, if you suspect you have contracted an STD, you can always contact our medical team. We will assign you a session with an LGBTQ+-friendly physician for review. They will conduct a full history (including a sexual history) and an examination. If necessary, you will undergo a lab test to screen or check for STDs. In the event the tests are positive, you will be prescribed the appropriate treatments. You will be continually reviewed to ensure the STD is 100% treated. 

Bacteria, viruses, and parasites can cause STDs. As the name suggests, they're transmitted via bodily fluids during sexual intercourse (though some can also be transmitted non-sexually, e.g., using contaminated needles). 

Due to the range of causes, STDs present a variety of ways. These symptoms might indicate an STD: sores or bumps on the genital, oral, or rectal area, painful urination, penis discharge, unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge, pain from sex, lower abdominal pain, fever, rash on the body, hands or feet, and sore, swollen lymph nodes. However, this is not an exhaustive list, and other symptoms can be observed.

Medications

If you’re in urgent need of medication, our physicians can help. We’ll rapidly assess your needs, and write up an urgent prescription for any pre-existing medications. All new medications will require a full assessment by a physician first. All prescriptions can then be dispensed at the pharmacy of your choice.

Labs

Contact our team if you need urgent lab tests taken or checked. To organize a test, you’ll need to speak to a physician who will review the situation. They’ll decide if the lab test is necessary, before completing the relevant paperwork so the test can go ahead.

Alternatively, if you need the result of a lab test, please contact our team who will be more than happy to share your results with you.