Referred GI Pain

Question 1

Foregut

Answer 1

• Perceived as Epigastric/Upper Quadrant pain

- Sympathetics T5-9

Question 2

Midgut

Answer 2

• Perceived as Periumbilical pain

- Sympathetics T10-12

Question 3

Hindgut up to midpoint of Sigmoid Colon

Answer 3

• Perceived as Lower Quadrant/Flank/Groin pain

- Sympathetics L1-2

Question 4

Hindgut after Sigmoid Colon midpoint

Answer 4

• Perceived as Perineal pain

- Parasympathetics S2-4