Conditions
Conditions we treat at V-Care in west Houston
From a sore throat to diabetes, here's what our family practice and urgent care team sees most often, and where to start. If you don't see your concern listed, call and ask.
For chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke, severe bleeding or any other emergency, call 911.
Everyday illnesses
Sudden illnesses that need attention but aren't emergencies. Many can be seen at a same-day urgent visit.
- Urgent Care
Cold and flu
Fever, cough, aches and congestion, checked for anything more serious, with advice on getting better.
- Urgent Care
Sore throat
An exam to find the likely cause, including whether a throat infection needs treatment.
- Urgent Care
Ear infections
Ear pain and pressure in children and adults, examined and treated.
- Urgent Care
Sinus infections
Facial pain, pressure and congestion, with treatment matched to the likely cause.
- Urgent Care
Urinary tract infections
Burning, urgency or needing to go often, assessed and treated.
- Urgent Care
Skin rashes
Rashes, itching and skin irritation, including mild allergic reactions that don't affect your breathing.
Injuries
Minor injuries treated at same-day urgent visits. For a major injury, bleeding that won't stop or a head injury with confusion, call 911.
- Urgent Care
Cuts and scrapes
Cleaning and wound care, including cuts that may need stitches.
- Urgent Care
Minor burns
Care for small burns, with advice on keeping them clean while they heal.
- Urgent Care
Sprains and strains
Twisted ankles and wrists and pulled muscles, examined and treated.
- Urgent Care
Minor fractures
Suspected minor fractures assessed here; we don't have X-ray on site, so we'll tell you where to have imaging done and follow up on the result.
Long-term conditions
Ongoing care to help keep chronic conditions under control, with regular checkups, lab work and medicine reviews.
- Chronic Disease Management
Diabetes
Regular monitoring, lab work and a plan that fits your daily life.
- Chronic Disease Management
High blood pressure
Regular checks, medicine when it's needed and support with everyday habits.
- Chronic Disease Management
High cholesterol
Testing, follow-up and a plan to help lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Chronic Disease Management
Asthma
Long-term management, including a review of your triggers and how you use your inhalers.
- Chronic Disease Management
COPD
Ongoing care to manage breathing symptoms and help prevent flare-ups.
- Chronic Disease Management
Thyroid conditions
Testing and follow-up for an underactive or overactive thyroid.
Allergies
Allergy testing to find your specific triggers, so treatment can aim at the real cause. A severe reaction, with swelling of the throat or trouble breathing, is an emergency: call 911.
- Allergy Testing
Seasonal allergies
Sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion that return with the pollen seasons.
- Allergy Testing
Environmental allergies
Year-round reactions to things like dust mites, mold or pet dander.
- Allergy Testing
Food allergies
Testing to help identify food triggers, read alongside your symptoms and history.
Prevention
Care that helps you stay well and catch problems early, when they're often easier to treat.
Care at every age
Family care from newborns to older adults, so the whole household can be seen in one place.
- Pediatric Care
Children's health
Care from newborns through the teen years: everyday illnesses and injuries, checkups and school physicals.
- Women’s Health
Women's health
Checkups and preventive care focused on women's health needs.
- Men’s Health
Men's health
Checkups and preventive care focused on men's health needs.
- Senior Care
Senior care
Care for older adults, including managing several conditions and medicines together.
Need to be seen?
Request an appointment online, or call and we’ll find you a time. Same-day urgent visits are available.