What methods can be used to identify the source of abdominal pain and determine its underlying causes?

Pain in specific abdominal quadrants can indicate various underlying causes:

- Left Upper Quadrant: Could stem from issues like cardiac problems (radiating to the left arm), stomach disorders (GERD, gastritis), spleen issues, or pancreatic conditions.

- Left Lower Quadrant: Often linked to kidney stones, colitis, ovarian cysts, or fibroids.

- Right Upper Quadrant: Typically associated with liver or gallbladder issues.

- Right Lower Quadrant: Commonly caused by conditions such as kidney stones, problems with the ileocecal valve, appendicitis, or ovarian cysts.