Which department should I visit for stomach-related illnesses?
Disease description:
My stomach frequently hurts, and I’d like to go to the hospital for an examination. Which department should I visit for gastric issues?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Patients with gastric disorders should visit the Department of Gastroenterology. This is primarily because the Department of Gastroenterology specializes in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal diseases—including gastric ulcers, acute gastritis, chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, and duodenal bulb ulcers—while gastric disorders fall within this category. Therefore, patients require evaluation and treatment by specialists in gastroenterology. Gastric disorders may result from prolonged unhealthy or irregular eating habits.
