What department should I visit for body aches all over?

Jun 26, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Since yesterday morning, I have been feeling aching all over my body. Standing for a long time makes me feel particularly uncomfortable, and I'm worried that something might be wrong with my body. Generally, which department should I visit for whole-body aches?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
When encountering symptoms of generalized body aches, the first step is to consider its causes, which may include various factors such as common cold, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, and others. Based on these possible causes, you may consider visiting the following departments: 1. General Surgery: If the body aches are related to fever symptoms during a cold, it might be due to lactic acid buildup in the muscles, and you may visit the General Surgery department. 2. Infectious Diseases: If the aches are caused by infections from viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens—especially if accompanied by persistent high fever—you should visit the Infectious Diseases department. 3. Hematology: Anemia can also lead to lactic acid accumulation, which in turn can cause body aches; in such cases, you may visit the Hematology department. 4. Endocrinology: Endocrine disorders, such as hypothyroidism or diabetes, might also lead to body aches, and you should visit the Endocrinology department.