Bites & Stings Urgent Care Treats
- Throat tightening or difficulty breathing after a sting — call 911
- Anaphylaxis: rapid heartbeat, dizziness, or loss of consciousness
- Multiple bee or wasp stings (more than 10)
- Sting inside the mouth or throat
Remove the tick with fine-tipped tweezers — grasp close to the skin and pull upward steadily. Don’t twist or crush. Save the tick in a sealed bag. Come to urgent care within 72 hours of removal — a single dose of doxycycline can prevent Lyme disease if given early enough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can urgent care remove ticks?
Yes. Urgent care can safely remove ticks and assess your risk for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Early treatment with antibiotics is highly effective.
When is a bee sting an emergency?
Go to the ER or call 911 if you have throat swelling, difficulty breathing, dizziness, or hives over large areas of the body after a sting — these are signs of anaphylaxis.
Can urgent care treat spider bites?
Yes. Urgent care can evaluate spider bites, clean the wound, prescribe antibiotics if infected, and refer to the ER if a brown recluse or black widow bite is suspected and worsening.
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Sources: Content is based on publicly available guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Mayo Clinic, MedlinePlus (NIH), and other peer-reviewed medical references.