Your child feels miserable, and you are trying to decide whether the fever, cough, stomach pain, or rash can wait. Maybe the symptoms started last night, maybe they are getting worse during the day, or maybe you just want a clear answer before school, sports, or sleep becomes another struggle.
At ABC Pediatric Urgent Care - Eugene Chung, MD, we help families with illness visits for children and young adults ages 0 to 21 at our Ashburn, VA location. We welcome walk-ins and same-day visits with no appointment necessary, so you can come in when symptoms are hard to ignore and get a focused evaluation for the next step.
Illness visits are a practical choice when your child needs medical attention for symptoms that are uncomfortable, lingering, or changing quickly. You do not need to spend the day guessing what is going on when a timely visit can help you sort out the cause and decide on care.
Families often come to us for symptoms such as:
If your child is not acting like themselves, has trouble drinking fluids, or seems too uncomfortable to go through the day normally, an illness visit can help you move from uncertainty to a plan.
An illness visit is more than a quick look at symptoms. We focus on the full picture, including when the symptoms started, what has changed, and which concerns matter most right now. That helps us decide whether the illness is likely to improve with simple care or needs closer follow-up.
We ask about fever patterns, exposure to sick contacts, appetite, hydration, sleep, and whether symptoms are isolated or happening together. The timing often matters just as much as the symptom itself.
We look at the throat, ears, lungs, abdomen, skin, and other areas tied to the complaint. A careful exam helps narrow down the cause without extra guesswork.
When symptoms call for it, we offer on-site lab testing and X-rays as part of the visit. That can be helpful when the source of illness is not obvious from symptoms alone.
Illness visits at ABC Pediatric Urgent Care - Eugene Chung, MD cover a wide range of common childhood and young adult concerns. The goal is to evaluate the problem clearly and recommend care that matches the symptoms, the exam, and any test results.
Colds, flu-like symptoms, cough, sore throat, congestion, and breathing discomfort can all make a child look and feel much worse than expected. We help sort out what is likely causing the symptoms and what level of care makes sense next.
Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and poor appetite can leave a child weak and worn down. During an illness visit, we check for signs of dehydration, irritation, or other reasons the symptoms should not be ignored.
Rashes, skin infections, redness, drainage, and eye irritation are common reasons families seek prompt care. These problems can change quickly, especially when they are linked to infection or allergy-related symptoms.
We keep illness visits straightforward so families know what to expect. Since walk-ins are welcome, you can come when the problem becomes hard to manage at home. Same-day visits are available, and no appointment is necessary.
Bring your child to our Ashburn location and share the main symptoms, when they started, and what has changed.
We listen to your concerns and examine the areas related to the illness so we can evaluate the issue carefully.
Some visits call for lab testing or X-rays to help clarify what is going on.
We explain the findings and outline the next steps, whether that means home care, follow-up with a pediatric specialist, or another recommendation based on the visit.
Our hours run seven days a week from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, which gives families a wide window for care after school, after work, or when symptoms show up later in the day.
Some illness symptoms are easy to brush off at first, but they become more concerning when they last, intensify, or interfere with normal activity. A visit can be helpful when you are not sure whether the problem is minor or needs closer evaluation.
When symptoms affect sleep, school, sports, or normal routines, it is a good time to have them checked rather than waiting and hoping they pass on their own.
Illness does not always follow a daytime schedule. A child may look fine at school and then feel noticeably worse by evening. Because we are open until 11:00 PM every day, families have a reliable option for evaluation when regular office hours are not enough.
That matters when you want medical guidance without waiting until the next morning. It also helps when a symptom seems manageable earlier in the day but becomes more troubling later on. Our goal is to make the visit simple to access and useful for what comes next.
Coming prepared helps the visit move smoothly and gives us better details to work with. You do not need much, but a few basics can make the appointment more helpful.
If your child is old enough to explain what they are feeling, encourage them to describe the discomfort in their own words. Details such as where pain starts, what makes it worse, and whether food or fluids affect symptoms can be useful.
We evaluate a wide range of common concerns, including fever, cough, sore throat, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, eye irritation, and other symptoms that may point to an acute illness.
No. They are also useful when symptoms have been lingering, changing, or making it difficult for your child to keep up with normal routines like school, eating, or sleep.
Yes. We welcome walk-ins and also offer same-day visits, so you can come in when the situation calls for prompt attention.
Yes. Our illness visits are available for patients ages 0 to 21, which includes children, teens, and young adults.
Yes. When it helps clarify the cause of symptoms, we can use on-site lab testing and X-rays during the visit.
Yes. If symptoms point to care beyond the visit, we can provide referrals to pediatric specialists when appropriate.
ABC Pediatric Urgent Care - Eugene Chung, MD serves families at 23634 Strickland Dr #110, Ashburn, VA 20148, USA. If your child needs an illness visit, call (703) 687-6822 for help getting started. We are open seven days a week from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Ready When Your Child Needs Care
Call our Ashburn office to ask about walk-in visits, same-day availability, or the services best suited for your child or young adult.
