When you’re sick and in need of urgent care, often the last thing you feel like doing is dragging yourself to an emergency room (ER).
Physically getting to the ER can be taxing enough, then the unavoidable long wait can seem a million times longer when you’re stressed and feeling lousy.
In addition to the physical discomfort, you’re also exposed to pathogens in hospitals, which can be overwhelming to your already vulnerable immune system.
“At the hospital you’re prone to a number of hospital-acquired infections caused by viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens, and there’s a high probability of your simple sore throat translating into a serious issue down the line,” explains Dr. Amer Alnajar, the head physician at Vytaliz—an innovative health care company that brings high-quality urgent care right to your bedside.
During his hospital residency, Dr. Alnajar noticed that a lot of people who came to the ER had minor illnesses like headaches, stomachaches, and sore throats. The reasons they came varied from not having a primary care doctor covered by their insurance to not getting an appointment with their busy city doctor in a timely fashion.
