Symptom → which clinic
Call 119 now if there is: chest pain, trouble breathing, sudden weakness or slurred speech, loss of consciousness, a seizure, heavy bleeding, or a serious injury. Not sure how serious? Call #7119.
Otherwise, here's where to start
Fever, cold, cough, sore throat, flu
Internal medicine (内科)
Stomach ache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
Internal medicine / gastroenterology (内科・消化器内科)
Ongoing headache, dizziness
Internal medicine (内科) — referred to neurology if needed
Rash, itchy skin, acne, hair/nail problems
Dermatology (皮膚科)
Eye pain, red eye, vision changes
Ophthalmology (眼科)
Ear pain, blocked/runny nose, sinus, lasting sore throat
ENT (耳鼻咽喉科)
Sprain, back/neck pain, joint or bone pain
Orthopedics (整形外科)
Toothache, dental problems
Dentistry (歯科)
Anxiety, low mood, insomnia, stress
Psychosomatic / Psychiatry (心療内科 / 精神科)
Period problems, pregnancy, women's health
Gynecology / OB-GYN (婦人科 / 産婦人科)
Painful or frequent urination
Urology (泌尿器科)
A sick child
Pediatrics (小児科)
Not sure, or it's mild but you're unsure if it's urgent? When in doubt, an internal medicine (内科) clinic is a safe first stop.
General information, not a medical diagnosis. Emergencies: call 119. Unsure: #7119.
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