What department should I visit for chest pain and back pain?

Jun 26, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have been experiencing intermittent pain in my chest and back recently, although the pain is not particularly severe. I would like to ask which department I should visit for chest and back pain?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
When experiencing chest and back pain, it is recommended to visit the following departments based on your symptoms: 1. **Thoracic Surgery**: If the chest or back pain is caused by trauma, chest muscle strain, or pull, you may visit the thoracic surgery department for related examinations such as chest CT or chest X-ray. 2. **Cardiology**: If the chest pain is internal and potentially related to heart conditions such as heart disease or myocardial ischemia, you should visit the cardiology department for tests like electrocardiogram (ECG) or cardiac ultrasound. 3. **Respiratory Medicine**: If the chest and back pain mainly occurs in the thoracic cavity and may be associated with lung diseases such as pneumonia or pleurisy, it is recommended to visit the respiratory medicine department. 4. **Orthopedics**: If the back pain is related to orthopedic conditions such as lumbar disc herniation or spinal stenosis, you may consider visiting the orthopedic department.