Pain in the lower left side of the abdomen is called left lower quadrant pain. It is often related to the digestive tract, but can also be related to conditions of the body wall, skin, blood vessels, urinary tract, or reproductive organs.
Stomach, Small intestine, and colon
Yes, the abdominal quadrants include the right upper quadrant (RUQ), left upper quadrant (LUQ), right lower quadrant (RLQ), and left lower quadrant (LLQ). These regions are used to help locate and describe the location of organs in the abdomen.
Using the median plane (vertically) and the transumbilical plane (horizontally), the abdomen is divided into four quadrants:Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)Right Lower Quandrant (RLQ)Left Lower Quandrant (LLQ)Very briefly, some of the major structures/organs contained within each are:RUQ = most of the liver, gallbladderLUQ = spleen, most of the stomachRLQ = appendixLLQ = sigmoid colon
left lower quadrant
The abdomen is divided into four quadrants: the right upper quadrant, left upper quadrant, right lower quadrant, and left lower quadrant. This division is commonly used in clinical settings to help locate and describe abdominal pain or other symptoms. Each quadrant contains specific organs and structures, aiding in diagnosis and treatment.
Lower left quadrant
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The left lower quadrant of the abdomen includes organs such as the left part of the colon, the left kidney, part of the small intestine, and the lower part of the stomach. Any pain or discomfort in this region should be evaluated by a healthcare professional to determine the underlying cause.
Right and left upper quadrant and right and left lower quadrant
Organs in the lower right quadrant of the peritoneal cavity include the appendix, part of the cecum, and the right ovary and fallopian tube in females. In males, the lower right quadrant also contains the right ureter.
The sigmoid colon is in the lower left quadrant.
cecum, appendix, part of the small intestines, the right reproductive organs, and the right ureter.