Urgent care is the treatment of acute or chronic illnesses or injuries that pose no immediate threat to life or limb. Examples include common colds, flu, strep throat, sprains, and minor cuts. Emergency care is the treatment of illnesses or injuries that are potentially threatening to life or limb. These conditions require immediate attention while urgent conditions, though serious, are less time sensitive. Examples of emergency conditions include persistent or severe chest pain, abdominal pain or blockages, complex fractures, and deep wounds or profuse bleeding.