Region of abdomen and disease.
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Region of abdomen and disease
The abdomen is divided into regions to help pinpoint the location of pain or discomfort and identify potential underlying causes. There are nine regions and four quadrants commonly used in medical practice. Here’s a breakdown:
Nine Abdominal Regions:
The abdomen can be divided into nine regions using two horizontal and two vertical lines.
1. Right Hypochondriac Region
Location: Upper right
Organs: Liver, gallbladder, right kidney
Common Causes of Pain: Gallstones, liver disease
2. Epigastric Region
Location: Upper middle
Organs: Stomach, pancreas, liver, part of the small intestine
Common Causes of Pain: Acid reflux, gastritis, pancreatitis
3. Left Hypochondriac Region
Location: Upper left
Organs: Spleen, part of the stomach, left kidney
Common Causes of Pain: Spleen issues, gastric ulcers
4. Right Lumbar (Flank) Region
Location: Middle right
Organs: Ascending colon, right kidney
Common Causes of Pain: Kidney stones, urinary tract infections
5. Umbilical Region
Location: Center (around the navel)
Organs: Small intestine, part of the stomach, transverse colon
Common Causes of Pain: Early appendicitis, small bowel obstruction
6. Left Lumbar (Flank) Region
Location: Middle left
Organs: Descending colon, left kidney
Common Causes of Pain: Diverticulitis, kidney infection
7. Right Iliac (Inguinal) Region
Location: Lower right
Organs: Appendix, cecum
Common Causes of Pain: Appendicitis, right ovarian cyst
8. Hypogastric (Suprapubic) Region
Location: Lower middle
Organs: Bladder, uterus (in females), part of the small intestine
Common Causes of Pain: Bladder infections, menstrual cramps
9. Left Iliac (Inguinal) Region
Location: Lower left
Organs: Sigmoid colon
Common Causes of Pain: Constipation, diverticulitis
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Four Abdominal Quadrants:
Alternatively, the abdomen can be divided into four quadrants using one horizontal and one vertical line intersecting at the navel.
1. Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
Organs: Liver, gallbladder, right kidney, part of the pancreas
Common Causes of Pain: Gallstones, liver disease
2. Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
Organs: Stomach, spleen, left kidney, part of the pancreas
Common Causes of Pain: Gastric ulcers, spleen issues
3. Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
Organs: Appendix, right ovary (in females), part of the small intestine
Common Causes of Pain: Appendicitis, ovarian cysts
4. Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)
Organs: Sigmoid colon, left ovary (in females), part of the small intestine
Common Causes of Pain: Diverticulitis, ovarian cysts
Identifying the region of pain can provide important clues about the potential cause of abdominal pain and guide further medical investigation
