Many people encounter a problem when seeking medical advice: they feel unwell but are unsure which department to visit?
Many
patients often end up in the wrong departments, resulting in repeated
referrals, which not only wastes time and energy but also potentially delays
diagnosis and treatment. This is especially crucial for elderly family members,
patients with chronic conditions, and those recovering from surgery, where
choosing the right department is even more important.
This article combines the comprehensive departmental configuration of Hainan Chengmei Hospital and compiles an ultra-detailed and comprehensive medical reference table for [symptoms - diseases - corresponding departments], covering mainstream outpatient services across the hospital. It is clear at a glance and is recommended for bookmarking and sharing, allowing for direct reference during medical visits!
01 Multidisciplinary Geriatrics Diagnosis and Treatment Center | One-stop Management for Elderly Patients with Multiple and Chronic Diseases
✅ Corresponding disease & specific symptoms
Elderly people with comorbidities: those who suffer from multiple chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis
Elderly frailty: general fatigue, weakness in walking, poor appetite, poor sleep, and poor mental state
Comprehensive assessment of elderly patients: complex medication and the need for a multidisciplinary unified management plan
02 Cardiology Department | Chest tightness, palpitations, hypertension, heart discomfort
✅ Corresponding diseases & specific symptoms
Hypertension/hyperlipidemia: dizziness and head swelling, tightness in the neck, fatigue and weakness, recurrent high blood pressure
Arrhythmia: palpitations, irregular heartbeat, sudden thumping sensation in the heart, and shortness of breath
Myocardial ischemia/coronary heart disease: chest tightness, squeezing sensation, radiating pain in the left shoulder and back, worsening after activity
Heart failure/poor heart function: shortness of breath with slight activity, awakening due to breathlessness at night, lower limb edema, palpitations and fatigue
03 Nephrology | Kidney deficiency and edema, kidney disease, abnormal urination
✅ Corresponding disease & specific symptoms
Chronic nephritis/renal dysfunction: high creatinine level, abnormal renal function indicators, and lower back pain and fatigue during physical examination
Edema issues: puffy eyelids, edema around the ankles of both legs, and slow rebound after pressing
Abnormal urine: foam urine, hematuria, turbid urine, frequent urination and nocturia
Hypertensive nephropathy and diabetic nephropathy: kidney damage caused by long-term "three highs" (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood lipids)
04 Endocrinology Department | Diabetes, thyroid, metabolic disorders
✅ Corresponding diseases & specific symptoms
Diabetes/abnormal blood glucose: dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urine output, increased appetite, weight loss, fatigue, high blood glucose
Thyroid problems: hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, thick neck, palpitations and trembling hands, sensitivity to cold and heat
Endocrine disorders: unexplained weight gain, sudden weight loss, acne, severe hair loss, hormone imbalance
05 Cardiac Rehabilitation Department | Post-cardiac surgery, cardiopulmonary conditioning, chronic disease rehabilitation
✅ Corresponding diseases & specific symptoms
Post-cardiac surgery rehabilitation: weakness, reluctance to move, chest tightness, and fatigue after stent, bypass, or valve surgery
Decreased cardiorespiratory function: shortness of breath when sitting for long periods, difficulty in exercising, poor physical fitness, slow postoperative recovery
Cardiac chronic disease management: long-term palpitations, fatigue, poor cardiorespiratory endurance, requiring professional rehabilitation guidance
06 Respiratory Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Center | Cough, asthma, lung problems
✅ Corresponding diseases & specific symptoms
Common respiratory infections: cold, nasal congestion and rhinorrhea, sore throat, fever, and general body aches
Acute and chronic bronchitis: recurrent cough, expectoration, severe coughing in the morning and evening, and aggravation upon exposure to cold
Lung inflammation/nodules: chest tightness, shortness of breath, cough with phlegm, lung nodules found on chest X-ray/CT
Asthma/COPD: shortness of breath while walking, chest tightness and breathlessness, waking up in the night due to breathlessness, decreased activity tolerance
07 Orthopedics/Bone Surgery | Neck, shoulder, waist, and leg pain, joint, and bone problems
✅ Corresponding disease & specific symptoms
Cervical spondylosis: stiff neck, soreness, numbness in the hands, dizziness, symptoms worsening when bending the head
Lumbar disease/lumbar disc herniation: low back pain, pain upon prolonged sitting or standing, sciatica, numbness and weakness in the legs
Arthritis/bone spurs: knee pain, pain when climbing stairs, joint swelling, stiffness, and crepitation
Bruises, fractures, and soft tissue swelling and pain: trauma-related pain, bruising, and limited mobility
08 Minimally Invasive Surgery | Minimally Invasive Procedures, Superficial Masses, Common Surgical Diseases
✅ Corresponding diseases & specific symptoms
Body surface masses: subcutaneous masses, lipomas, sebaceous gland cysts, protruding masses
Hernia: inguinal mass, protruding when standing, re-entering when lying down, and discomfort due to heaviness and distension
Minimally invasive surgery in general surgery: various surgical issues with minimal trauma and rapid recovery
09 Weight Management Center | Obesity, Fat Reduction, Metabolic Conditioning
✅ Corresponding disease & specific symptoms
Simple obesity: excessive weight, large belly, and bulging body
Metabolic obesity: gaining weight even by drinking water, difficulty in reducing fat, accompanied by the "three highs" (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood lipids), fatigue and lethargy
Postpartum obesity and sedentary obesity: require scientific fat reduction, body posture adjustment, and metabolic repair
10 Gastroenterology | Stomach pain, acid reflux, diarrhea, gastrointestinal discomfort
✅ Corresponding disease & specific symptoms
Gastritis/gastric ulcer: stomach pain, stomach bloating, hungry pain before meals, bloating and pain after meals, acid reflux and heartburn
Enteritis/intestinal disorder: recurrent diarrhea, loose stools, abdominal pain upon eating cold foods, and unformed stools
Constipation/indigestion: difficulty in bowel movements, abdominal distension, prolonged absence of bowel movements, bad breath and bitter taste in the mouth
Helicobacter pylori and gastrointestinal polyps: vague stomach pain, recurrent discomfort, requiring gastroscopy
11 Sleep Management Center | Insomnia, excessive dreaming, sleep disorders
✅ Corresponding disease & specific symptoms
Difficulty falling asleep: tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep for one or two hours
Light sleep, dreamy and easily awakened: falling asleep and dreaming, waking up multiple times in the middle of the night, waking up early and unable to fall asleep, disrupted daily routine, long-term stay up and insomnia, feeling drowsy and fatigued during the day
12 Memory Clinic | Amnesia, Cognitive Decline, and Dementia Screening
✅ Corresponding diseases & specific symptoms
Memory decline: frequently forgetting things, names, and recent events
Cognitive decline: Slowed reaction time, poor comprehension, and repetitive questioning
Early screening, intervention, and family care guidance for Alzheimer's disease
13. Psychological counseling | Anxiety, high stress, and depression
✅ Corresponding disease
Anxiety and irritability: inexplicable palpitations, nervousness, random thoughts, restlessness
Depressed mood: unable to feel happy, lacking interest in anything, feeling exhausted and depressed
High stress, emotional issues in the workplace/family, pre-exam anxiety, and emotional exhaustion
14 Traditional Chinese Medicine Department | Physical Conditioning, Chronic Disease Prevention, Pain Therapy
✅ Corresponding diseases & specific symptoms
Conditioning for physical weakness: qi and blood deficiency, cold intolerance, excessive sweating, fatigue, postoperative physical weakness
Pain issues: neck, shoulder, waist, and leg pain, muscle stiffness, joint soreness
Weak spleen and stomach: indigestion, loose stools, heavy dampness, recurrent internal heat
Acupuncture and moxibustion, tuina, moxibustion, and traditional Chinese medicine are used to regulate various sub-health conditions and chronic diseases
15 Gynecology | Women's intimate health, menstruation, and inflammation issues
✅ Corresponding diseases & specific symptoms
Menstrual issues: irregular menstruation, delayed/early menstruation, heavy/light menstrual flow, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea
Gynecological inflammation: yellowish vaginal discharge, abnormal odor, itching, lower abdominal heaviness, pelvic inflammatory disease
Cervical/pelvic problems: abnormal physical examination results, discomfort during sexual intercourse, recurrent dull pain in the lower abdomen
16 Oncology Department | Conservative treatment, chemotherapy, and chronic disease management for various types of tumors
✅ Corresponding diseases & specific symptoms
Common solid tumors: medical treatment for tumors in lungs, gastrointestinal tract, breast, thyroid, etc
Adjuvant therapy after tumor surgery: postoperative chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and regular follow-up management
Unexplained weight loss, fatigue, and abnormal tumor markers: require screening and intervention
17 Radiotherapy Department | Radiotherapy for tumors
✅ Corresponding diseases
Patients requiring various types of radiotherapy, preoperative and postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy, and local tumor treatment
18 Advanced Cancer Specialist Clinic | Palliative Care, Rehabilitation, Symptomatic Management
✅ Corresponding disease & specific symptoms
Patients with advanced tumors: physically weak and unable to tolerate high-intensity treatment
Tumor complications: pain, fatigue, poor appetite, insomnia, and poor mood
Palliative treatment for tumors: alleviating pain, improving quality of life, and providing comprehensive health management throughout the process
19 Neurosurgery | Organic lesions of the brain and nervous system
✅ Corresponding diseases & specific symptoms
Craniocerebral trauma: head impact, dizziness and headache, traumatic hemorrhage, nausea and vomiting
Brain occupying lesion, cerebrovascular disease: recurrent severe headache, limb weakness, numbness, blurred vision
Neurological diseases requiring surgical intervention
Tips for avoiding pitfalls in medical registration
Elderly people with multiple illnesses should not casually register with multiple departments: directly register with the [Multidisciplinary Diagnosis and Treatment Center for Geriatrics] for a one-stop solution;
Post-cardiac surgery and physical recovery: Trust [Cardiac Rehabilitation Department], more targeted than general internal medicine;
Don't bear insomnia, amnesia, and obesity alone. Hospitals have specialized clinics dedicated to treating various sub-health conditions;
For initial consultations, book an appointment with a general practitioner, and for follow-up appointments, book an appointment with a specialist. This approach saves time, money, and resources.
The key to finding the right doctor for your illness is to register for the right department!
Hainan Chengmei Hospital boasts a comprehensive range of departments and specialized clinics, covering all fields including common diseases, chronic diseases, geriatric diseases, oncology, rehabilitation, psychological sleep, and physical conditioning.