What department should I visit for pain around the navel?

Jul 01, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

A friend has recently been experiencing frequent pain around the navel. I would like to ask, which department should one visit for pain around the navel?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
When experiencing pain around the navel, choosing the appropriate medical department for treatment is very important. In general, you can select from the following departments based on the nature of the pain and its likely causes: 1. General Surgery: If the pain results from trauma to tissues near the navel or if conditions such as appendicitis or intestinal obstruction may be present, visiting the Department of General Surgery should be your first choice. 2. Gastroenterology: If the pain is accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, it may be caused by diseases like acute gastroenteritis or acute appendicitis. In such cases, the Department of Gastroenterology is an appropriate choice. 3. Emergency Department: If the pain is severe and accompanied by critical symptoms such as pallor and cold sweats, you should immediately go to the Emergency Department for initial diagnosis and treatment. 4. Other Departments: If the pain is caused by conditions such as gallstones or bile duct stones, visiting the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery is recommended; if the pain is due to endocrine disorders, consultation with the Department of Endocrinology is advised.