Smart Care Pediatrics
Sick Visits
Sick Visits services offered in Talladega, AL
Getting sick is inevitable for children, and when they get ill, proper treatment is vital to reduce the risk of serious complications. At Smart Care Pediatrics in Talladega, Alabama, our providers offer same-day sick visits for babies, children, and patients up to age 21 years. Call the office, use the online booking feature, or simply walk in today.
What are sick visits?
Sick visits are medical evaluations that allow your child’s provider to detect or rule out common illnesses, injuries, and diseases. Pediatric specialists properly treat their condition if needed to reduce symptoms and the risk of serious medical problems. The experts at Smart Care Pediatrics are highly trained in diagnosing and treating an array of common sicknesses many children face at some point.
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Why might I schedule sick visits?
- High or long-lasting fevers
- Ongoing or severe coughs
- Redness, pain, or white patches on the throat
- Severe or ongoing fatigue
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Red, painful, draining, or crusted eyes
- Severe nasal congestion
- Loss of taste or smell
- Headaches or migraines
- Earaches
- Difficulty breathing
- Allergic reactions
- Heart palpitations
- Other new or unusual symptoms
- Lacerations
- Non-healing wounds
- Frequent (or infrequent) urination
- High or long-lasting fevers
- Ongoing or severe coughs
- Redness, pain, or white patches on the throat
- Severe or ongoing fatigue
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Red, painful, draining, or crusted eyes
- Severe nasal congestion
- Loss of taste or smell
- Headaches or migraines
- Earaches
- Difficulty breathing
- Allergic reactions
- Heart palpitations
- Other new or unusual symptoms
- Lacerations
- Non-healing wounds
- Frequent (or infrequent) urination
If you’re unsure if your child needs a sick visit, call the Smart Care Pediatrics office, and compassionate providers will happily assist you.
Why might I schedule sick visits?
- Strep throat
- Colds
- Flu
- COVID-19
- Pink eye
- Ear infections
- Asthma
- Allergic reactions
- Insect stings
- Wounds
- Concussions
- Pneumonia
- Fractures
- Strains
- Sprains
- Other sports injuries
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Dehydration
- Strep throat
- Colds
- Flu
- COVID-19
- Pink eye
- Ear infections
- Asthma
- Allergic reactions
- Insect stings
- Wounds
- Concussions
- Pneumonia
- Fractures
- Strains
- Sprains
- Other sports injuries
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Dehydration
Sometimes an illness or injury gets better on its own over time with rest. But in other cases, medical intervention is the best way to recover quickly with minimal symptoms and discomfort.
What happens during sick visits?
During sick visits at Smart Care Pediatrics, your provider often completes the following:
Vital signs check
During the vital signs check portion of your child’s appointment, a Smart Care Pediatrics specialist weighs them and evaluates their pulse, temperature, blood pressure, or other vital signs.
Medical history review
During a medical history review, your child’s provider discusses their medical history, symptoms, lifestyle habits, and medication regimen.
Physical exam
A Smart Care Pediatrics provider evaluates your child’s overall health during a physical exam. They assess their eyes, ears, throat, breathing, heartbeat, and more.
Diagnostic testing
If needed, the experts at Smart Care Pediatrics recommend diagnostic tests to detect potential problems. They could suggest a blood test, urine test, allergy or asthma test, nasal or throat swab, heart-function test, X-rays, an MRI, a CT scan, or another imaging procedure. Smart Care Pediatrics also offers psychiatric evaluations.
Treatment if necessary
If your child needs treatment for an injury or illness, their provider offers various solutions to reduce unpleasant symptoms and encourage healing. They might prescribe medications, treat a wound or fracture, or recommend home remedies like rest and more fluids.
Smart Care Pediatrics
The Smart Care Pediatrics providers refer your child to a specialist if needed for a complex medical problem. To schedule a same-day sick visit for your child, call the Smart Care Pediatrics office or use the online booking tab today.
801 North St E, Talladega, AL 35160.
Hours of Operation
| Monday: | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday: | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sunday: | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |