Urgent Care for Cuts, Scrapes, and Bruises

Sudden injuries can be inconvenient and scary, depending on their severity. These injuries can occur anytime and require immediate attention, whether a cut, abrasion, scrape, or bruise. 

Fortunately, ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care is here to provide fast, compassionate treatment for all your minor injuries.

At ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care, we treat patients of all ages, making it a convenient option for families seeking treatment for sudden injuries. 

We understand that injuries can occur at any time, day or night. That's why we offer our services seven days a week, ensuring you can receive prompt medical attention when needed.

Should I Go to an Urgent Care Clinic for a Cut?

Most minor cuts won't require medical attention, but it can be difficult to determine when an injury is serious enough to seek urgent care. 

You should seek treatment for a cut, scrape, or bruise under the following conditions:

• You experience a deep cut.
• You experience a cut or injury involving tissue loss (an avulsion injury).
• Your cut doesn't stop bleeding even after pressure is applied.
• You were cut by a rusty or dirty object.
• Your cut might require stitches.
• You were bitten by an animal.
• Your injury might be infected.

At ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care, our healthcare professionals are well-equipped to diagnose and effectively treat cuts, ensuring patients receive the necessary care to prevent infection and promote healing.

Do I Visit an ER or Urgent Care for Cuts?

ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care is an excellent resource for addressing minor injuries that might need stitches or other medical treatment. 

However, severe injuries that could require surgery should be addressed by an emergency medical team. Please visit an ER if you experience the following:

• You are bleeding uncontrollably.
• You have a cut that exposes fat, muscle, or bone.
• Your cut has opened an artery.
• You have materials or an object lodged in the cut or wound.
• Your injury resulted in significant tissue or limb loss.

For severe injuries, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

Do I Need Urgent Care for Bruises?

The appearance of bruises could indicate deliberate abuse. If you suspect bruises on your child or loved one could have been caused by intentional violence, please get in touch with law enforcement.

Bruises occur due to trauma or injury that damages blood vessels beneath the skin's surface. Factors such as mechanical force, impact site, skin thickness, blood clotting, age, and skin type can all contribute to their development. 

The majority of bruises resolve on their own, though an urgent care healthcare provider should assess the following conditions:

• Your bruise remains painful after several days.
• Your bruise becomes inflamed.
• You have multiple bruises that didn't originate from an injury.

Our team at ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care is trained to assess bruises accurately, providing the appropriate care for a speedy recovery.

ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care: Compassionate and Professional Medical Treatment

At ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care, our healthcare professionals are committed to delivering compassionate and professional services to our patients. 

We understand that sudden injuries can be distressing, and we aim to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for all individuals who visit our facility. 

We aim to provide comprehensive care for your injuries while making you feel at ease throughout the healing process.

With ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care, you can trust that you will receive fast, compassionate treatment for cuts, abrasions, scrapes, and bruises. Our healthcare professionals are here for you, seven days a week, with the help you need to get back on your feet and recover quickly.

Please visit our location page to find a care center near you.