Everything You Need To Know About Blood Tests, X-Rays And Injury Care

Not all injuries and medical issues have symptoms that are easy to diagnose. Sometimes the symptoms are invisible. In order to understand the kind of injury or ailment you are suffering from, physicians conduct various types of diagnostic tests. Blood tests and X-rays are the two most common tests that are carried out. Here is everything you need to know about these tests.
X-rays: A Lifesaver
X-rays is an imaging technique that uses electromagnetic radiation to check what is happening in your body without cutting it open. X-rays can be conducted on all parts of the body. In urgent care, you can expect the doctor to order an X-ray if they suspect that you may have a broken bone, or if you are suffering from lung conditions, or digestive system problems among others.
If you are worried about radiation exposure, there is no cause for concern. As long as you don't have X-rays frequently, you do not get exposed to high dosage of radiation. Hence, it does not pose a major health risk.
The Importance of Blood Tests
Sometimes, it is necessary to draw blood to get complete blood count. The test examines your white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets, and the proportion of red cells to plasma. Looking at the results, doctors can determine if there is an underlying problem. If they find something amiss, they may request further tests to find the exact cause of your health problem.
To take your blood, a phlebotomist will tie tourniquet around your upper arm. You will be asked to make a fist with your hand to allow the vein to pop out. Using a needle and syringe, the phlebotomist will draw the amount of blood needed for the test. The tourniquet will then be removed and a sticky tape will be put on the puncture wound, and you are done.
Minor Injury Care
Urgent care deals with minor cuts, wounds, lacerations, abrasions, minor fractures, tendonitis, sprains, minor burns, infected wounds, and removing foreign objects. Based on the type of injury, you may have to have an X-ray or a nurse will clean, disinfect and dress your wound.
You may need a tetanus shot, as well, which the nurse will give you. Depending on the amount of pain you are in, the doctor may prescribe OTC painkillers. If you have a dressing, you may have to come in everyday to get the dressing changed. The nurse will give you tips on how to care for your wound or injury at home.
The blood tests, X-rays and injury care provided by urgent care centers aim to ease the burden on emergency rooms. So, if you have a non-life-threatening health condition or injury that requires prompt medical attention, urgent care is the place for you.
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