It is very troublesome if you suddenly get sick while traveling, because first of all, you will definitely delay your trip, and it is also very painful to see a doctor when you are sick. Now go see what the trouble is.
Before traveling, it is recommended to keep some emergency medicines with you. You can buy medicines in Japan, both prescription and over-the-counter. If you don't have a serious problem, you should go to the emergency room. It is best to see a doctor during the day, but it is not convenient at night. Solutions will be written in this language. If you have any questions, you can ask the hotel front desk for help. Japan's emergency number is 119.
FAQ
Q1. Are you going to a hospital or a clinic?
Generally speaking, if you are sick, you should go to a nearby clinic first. If special treatment is needed, doctors at the clinic will refer him to a larger hospital for treatment.
Hospital (Hospital):
Not only outpatient clinics, many patients can be admitted to the hospital. There are emergency rooms and laboratory facilities, but most of them require a letter of introduction or an appointment.
Clinic (): Clinic
When you get sick, you should see a doctor for primary treatment (initial treatment) as soon as possible; there are doctors who practice their own medicine, and there are also various inpatient facilities. doctor.
Q2. How do I find out about nearby hospitals/clinics?
You can ask the hotel front desk. In the Tokyo area, you can check the Sunflower website mentioned below or call the consultation number provided below.
It is inconvenient to query information in other regions. You can use Yahoo Maps or Google Maps to search for the keyword "" (clinic)
Q3. What is the general procedure for emergency care?
Same as in China, register - see a doctor - charge - get medicine.
Q4. How to solve language problems?
There are very few hospitals that can use Chinese. There may be some in Tokyo, and almost everything is handled in English. It is recommended to call the translation phone number mentioned below or use a translation app (this accuracy needs to be verified). The Japanese you may use for medical treatment are also shown in the China-Japan comparison chart below.
Q5. Is emergency room treatment for fever expensive in Japan?
Initial consultation fees in hospitals and clinics are around 2,000 yen. Other medical expenses range from 5,000 to 15,000 yen depending on other circumstances. If you have purchased insurance before going abroad, you should keep the receipt when you see a doctor.
Q: How to check surrounding pharmacies on Google and Yahoo maps? Is this medicine expensive?
Search for "" in pharmacies.
Search for "drug store" in pharmacies
Pharmacies also sell comprehensive cold medicines, with prices ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 yen. Of course, the medicines in the pharmacy are more comprehensive and professional.
Tokyo University Japanese Hospital Medical Guide
Official website (Chinese): Click to view
There is a super detailed medical treatment process and translation of the condition statement.
Tokyo Medical Information Center Emergency Translation Service (English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Spanish)
Telephone: 03-5285-8185
Acceptance hours: 17:00-20:00 on weekdays, 9:00-20:00 on weekends.
The Tokyo Medical Information Center provides a foreign language consultation desk.
Telephone: 03-5285-8181
Tokyo Medical Institution Guide Service "Himaflower" (available in Japanese and English, you can search for nearby hospitals and pharmacies)
< p>Official website: Click to view.Telephone: 03-5272-0303
AMDA International Medical Information Center (Chinese)
Official website: Click to view.
Telephone: 03-5285-8088
Service hours: 9:00-20:00
Medical translation system that facilitates foreigners seeking medical treatment (need to circumvent the firewall) ): Click to view.
Japan Tourism Organization official talk manual: click to view.