Dermatologist

 

1. Any pigmented (brownish) skin lesion that changes its texture, color, or size.

 

2. Any pigmented (brownish) skin lesion with several different colors.

 

3. Any pigmented (brownish) skin lesion that is bleeding.

 

4. Irritating pigmented (brownish) skin lesion.

 

5. New non-healing skin lesion, especially in elderly people.

 

6. Pigmented (brownish) skin lesion on the palms or soles.

 

Internist

 

1. Unexplained loss of weight (not because of diet)

 

2. Blood in stool

 

General surgeon

 

1. Any breast or axillary lump

 

2. Secretions or bleeding from the nipple

 

Neurologist

 

1. Any muscle weakness (paresis or palsy)

 

2. Gait instability

 

3. Intractable headache, nausea, and vomiting

 

Urologist

 

1. Flank pain (renal colic)

 

2. Blood in urine

 

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