Sternal pain can see thoracic surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, etc., depending on the level of the hospital and the configuration of the relevant departments of the hospital to choose to consult. 1. Thoracic surgery: exclude the existence of costochondritis (manifested as swelling and elevation of the costochondral area, localized pain and pressure pain), or the existence of traumatic injury (such as pain caused by impact), esophageal cancer (progressive dysphagia, pain in the sternal area); need to consult thoracic surgery for clarification, and may need to do blood tests, bacterial cultures, X-rays or CT of the chest and other tests. 2. Cardiology: exclude angina pectoris caused by coronary artery disease, which may be manifested as pressure-like dull pain or colic in the precordial region and posterior sternum, which may radiate to the left shoulder, back, jaw, and epigastric region to form radiating pain. It is necessary to consult the cardiology department to improve the electrocardiogram, serum myocardial marker test, BNP test, coronary angiography, radionuclide test, coronary angiography and other tests. 3. Gastroenterology: It may also be digestive system diseases, such as reflux esophagitis, which may present with symptoms of acid reflux, heartburn, and retrosternal pain, and need to consult gastroenterology for clarification, and may require gastroscopy and other tests. Specific consultation department is recommended according to the size of the hospital and their own clinical symptoms, consult the doctor at the hospital guidance desk, choose the appropriate department to avoid delaying the condition.