Which department should I visit for breast pain?
Disease description:
I don’t know what’s going on these past two days—I’ve been experiencing breast pain, which is especially noticeable upon palpation. Could you please advise which department I should visit for breast pain?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Lianlian
The department a woman should visit for a breast examination varies slightly depending on how departments are organized in different hospitals. Typically, she should visit the Thyroid and Breast Surgery Department, a specialty department dedicated to thyroid and breast conditions. If such a department is not available, she may instead visit the General Surgery Department for breast evaluation. Usually, the physician first performs visual inspection and palpation of the breasts, followed by additional diagnostic tests such as breast ultrasound or mammography. We hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!
