Korean Phrases for Visiting Internal Medicine (내과)
Essential Korean phrases when visiting an internal medicine department — checkups, blood pressure, chronic conditions.
내과 진료 받고 싶어요.
nae-gwa jil-lyo bat-go ship-eo-yo
I'd like to see internal medicine.
혈압 좀 재주세요.
hyeol-ap jom jae-ju-se-yo
Please check my blood pressure.
당뇨 검사 받고 싶어요.
dang-nyo geom-sa bat-go ship-eo-yo
I want a diabetes test.
건강검진 받으러 왔어요.
geon-gang-geom-jin bad-eu-reo wass-eo-yo
I'm here for a health checkup.
What is 내과?
Internal medicine (내과) is the general medicine department. It's usually your first stop for most health concerns.
Common reasons to visit 내과
Colds, flu, digestive issues, high blood pressure, diabetes, general checkups, and fatigue.
Health checkups
Many companies require annual health checkups (건강검진). These comprehensive exams are done at 내과 or specialized checkup centers.
When to go elsewhere
For specific issues like skin problems (피부과), dental issues (치과), or bone/joint problems (정형외과), you'll need a different department.
Tip
내과 (nae-gwa) is the most common department for general health issues — cold, flu, stomach problems, blood pressure, and diabetes.
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