Family Medicine

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• Which department should I see for always feeling tired?
  Family Medicine(가정의학과) is generally the first department to see when you feel persistently tired and low on energy, as it can evaluate a wide range of possible causes in one visit. Depending on what is found, you may be referred to departments such as Internal Medicine(내과), Endocrinology(내분비내과), or Psychiatry(정신건강의학과) for more focused evaluation.
• Which department should I see for a consultation about health checkup results?
  Family Medicine (가정의학과) is generally the first department to visit when you need help interpreting health checkup results, as it covers a broad range of findings across multiple organ systems. If your results point to a specific abnormality — such as a heart-related finding or a digestive issue — your family medicine doctor will typically guide you toward the appropriate specialist department.
• Which department should I see for high blood pressure or blood sugar on a test?
  Family Medicine (가정의학과) is generally the first department to see when a routine test shows high blood pressure or blood sugar, as it handles overall health screening and initial evaluation of these findings. If results suggest a more specific concern — such as possible hormonal causes of high blood pressure or suspected diabetes complications — you may be referred onward to Internal Medicine (내과) or a subspecialty.
• Which department should I see for sudden weight gain or loss?
  Family Medicine(가정의학과) is generally the first department to see for sudden or unexplained changes in weight, as it can assess overall health and coordinate referrals. Depending on the suspected underlying cause, you may be referred to Endocrinology(내분비내과), Internal Medicine(내과), or another specialty for further evaluation.

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