What Urgent Care Can Treat
Browse common conditions urgent care handles every day. See symptoms, what to expect, costs, and when to choose ER instead.
Flu (Influenza)
Fever, body aches, fatigue, and cough that hits hard and fast. Urgent care can test, treat, and prescribe antivirals if you catch it early.
Typical cost: $100-$250
Strep Throat
Sore throat with fever, white patches on tonsils, and no cough. Strep needs antibiotics — urgent care can test and treat in one visit.
Typical cost: $100-$200
Ear Infection
Ear pain, pressure, or hearing changes. Common in kids but adults get them too. Urgent care can examine and prescribe antibiotics if needed.
Typical cost: $100-$175
Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
Facial pressure, congestion, and discolored mucus that won't quit. Urgent care can determine if you need antibiotics or just symptom management.
Typical cost: $100-$200
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Burning with urination, frequent urge to go, and lower belly discomfort. UTIs need antibiotics — urgent care can test and treat same visit.
Typical cost: $100-$175
Sprained Ankle
Twisted, swollen, painful ankle. Urgent care can X-ray to rule out a fracture, splint or wrap it, and start you on the right recovery path.
Typical cost: $150-$400
COVID-19 Testing & Treatment
Need a COVID test fast — for symptoms, exposure, or travel? Urgent care offers rapid + PCR testing and can prescribe antivirals if positive.
Typical cost: $0-$200
Cuts Needing Stitches
Deep cut that won't stop bleeding or has gaping edges? Urgent care handles most lacerations on-site without an ER visit or facility fee.
Typical cost: $200-$500
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Red, itchy, watering eye with discharge. Urgent care can tell whether it's bacterial, viral, or allergic — and prescribe drops if needed.
Typical cost: $100-$150
Minor Burns
First or second-degree burns from kitchen accidents, hot water, or sun. Urgent care can clean, dress, and start the healing process.
Typical cost: $100-$300
Skin Rash
Mysterious rash, hives, or skin reaction? Urgent care can identify common causes and prescribe topical or oral treatment same visit.
Typical cost: $100-$200
Vomiting & Diarrhea
Stomach bug, food poisoning, or worse? Urgent care can rule out serious causes, treat dehydration, and get you back on your feet.
Typical cost: $150-$400
Back Pain
Threw out your back, lifted wrong, or woke up barely able to move? Urgent care can rule out serious causes and start treatment fast.
Typical cost: $100-$300
Migraine & Severe Headache
Migraine that won't quit despite OTC meds? Urgent care can give injectable treatments and IV fluids to break the cycle.
Typical cost: $200-$400
Broken Finger or Toe
Slammed it in a door, dropped something on it, or jammed it playing sports? Urgent care can X-ray and splint on-site.
Typical cost: $150-$400
Bronchitis & Persistent Cough
Cough that won't quit, often after a cold? Urgent care can rule out pneumonia and prescribe what actually helps.
Typical cost: $100-$250
Mild Allergic Reaction
Hives, itching, or swelling from a food, medication, or sting? Urgent care can treat mild reactions and prescribe an EpiPen for next time.
Typical cost: $100-$300
Cold & Upper Respiratory Infection
Bad cold, congestion, or just feeling awful? Urgent care can rule out flu, strep, COVID, and start you on the right treatment.
Typical cost: $100-$200
Don't see what you're looking for? Most urgent care clinics treat a wide range of non-emergency conditions.
ER or Urgent Care? Decision Guide →If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.