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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Gray1220.png|thumb|Gray1220.png]] '''Hypogastrium'''<br />
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The '''hypogastrium''' (also known as the '''hypogastric region''') is an anatomical term that refers to the lower central region of the [[abdomen]]. It is one of the nine regions of the abdomen, which are used to help localize and diagnose abdominal pain and other symptoms. The hypogastrium is situated below the [[umbilical region]] and between the [[left iliac region|left]] and [[right iliac region]]s.<br />
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==Anatomy==<br />
The hypogastrium is bordered by:<br />
* Superiorly: The [[umbilical region]]<br />
* Inferiorly: The [[pubic symphysis]]<br />
* Laterally: The [[left iliac region]] and [[right iliac region]]<br />
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==Contents==<br />
The hypogastrium contains several important anatomical structures, including:<br />
* The [[urinary bladder]]<br />
* Portions of the [[small intestine]], specifically the [[ileum]]<br />
* The [[sigmoid colon]]<br />
* In females, the [[uterus]] and [[ovaries]]<br />
* In males, the [[prostate gland]]<br />
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==Clinical Significance==<br />
Pain or discomfort in the hypogastrium can be indicative of various medical conditions. Some common conditions associated with hypogastric pain include:<br />
* [[Urinary tract infection]]<br />
* [[Appendicitis]]<br />
* [[Diverticulitis]]<br />
* [[Irritable bowel syndrome]]<br />
* [[Pelvic inflammatory disease]] in females<br />
* [[Prostatitis]] in males<br />
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==Diagnosis==<br />
Diagnosing the cause of hypogastric pain often involves a combination of:<br />
* [[Physical examination]]<br />
* [[Medical history]]<br />
* [[Imaging studies]] such as [[ultrasound]], [[CT scan]], or [[MRI]]<br />
* [[Laboratory tests]] including [[urinalysis]] and [[blood tests]]<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Abdominal regions]]<br />
* [[Anatomical terminology]]<br />
* [[Pelvic pain]]<br />
* [[Lower abdominal pain]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Anatomy]]<br />
[[Category:Abdomen]]<br />
[[Category:Medical terminology]]<br />
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