
Abdominal Regions and Associated Pain
Abdominal pain is a common medical complaint, and the causes can range from something as simple as gas to as something as serious as ovarian torsion. To pinpoint the cause of a problem, it is helpful to visually divide the abdomen into four different regions or quadrants. Knowing which organs are associated with each region can help determine the cause of abdominal pain.
Right upper abdomen
Organs: liver, gallbladder, duodenum, kidney
Potential Causes of Pain: hepatitis, cholecystitis, kidney stones
Right lower abdomen
Organs: appendix, colon, ovary
Potential Causes of Pain: appendicitis, diverticulitis, endometriosis, ovarian torsion
Left upper abdomen
Organs: stomach, spleen, pancreas, kidney
Potential Causes of Pain: gastritis, splenomegaly, pancreatitis, kidney stones
Left lower abdomen
Organs: colon, ovary
Potential Causes of Pain: colitis, diverticulitis, endometriosis, ovarian torsion
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