1. Why Does My Abdominal Region Hurt? a guide to self diagnosis

2. DISCLAIMER Nicole Milana is not a licensed physician. If you have severe or reoccurring pains in your abdomen, or any other region of your body, seek medical attention immediately.

3. Right vs. Left It is important to note that the terms “right” and “left” refer to those sides of the body belonging to the person and not to the right and left of the viewer.

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6. The abdominal cavity is divided into nine regions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 http://www3.ribnet.nb.ca/trevgall/biology/digest.html The Abdominal Cavity

7. 1. Upper right abdominal region (right hypochondriac) Liver Gallbladder Most common ailment: gallstones If you are experiencing an agonizing pain in the upper right region of the abdomen, it’s time for a visit to the doctor! http://www3.ribnet.nb.ca/trevgall/biology/digest.html

8. 2. Upper middle abdominal region (epigastric region) Stomach Pancreas Most common ailment: indigestion or a stomach ulcer If you are experiencing frequent pain and bloating during the middle of the night and/or 1-2 hours after a meal, it’s time to visit your friendly neighborhood doctor! http://www3.ribnet.nb.ca/trevgall/biology/digest.html

9. 3. Upper left abdominal region (left hypochondriac region) Stomach Spleen http://www3.ribnet.nb.ca/trevgall/biology/digest.html

10. 4, 5, and 6. Middle Abdominal regions (lumbar regions) and the belly button (umbilical region) Ascending and descending colon of large intestine Transverse colon of the large intestine Small intestine Most common ailment: constipation, bloating and irritable bowel syndrome Generally this is nothing to be concerned about. However, if pain is frequent and/or persistent it’s time to see a doctor! http://www3.ribnet.nb.ca/trevgall/biology/digest.html

11. 7. Right lower abdominal region (Right iliac or inguinal region) Cecum of lg. intestine Appendix Most common ailment: appendicitis If you are experiencing agonizing pain in your lower right abdominal region that extends into your umbilical region you need to seek medical attention immediately! http://www3.ribnet.nb.ca/trevgall/biology/digest.html

12. 8. Middle lower abdominal region (hypogastric region) Urinary Bladder http://www3.ribnet.nb.ca/trevgall/biology/digest.html

13. 9. Left lower abdominal region (left iliac or inguinal region) Sigmoid colon Most common ailment: mother nature is calling If you are experiencing pain in your lower left abdomen, it would be in your best interest to find the nearest bathroom. http://www3.ribnet.nb.ca/trevgall/biology/digest.html

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