Question 1

the left side of my abdomen keeps pulsing, seems like it's under my ribs.. i'm not really sure what the problem is and if i should have concern. ?

Accepted Answer

Pulsation: Pulsation in the abdomen is usually from the abdominal aorta which is the largest artery in the body. It is often more noticeable in slender individuals. Aneurysms would be the main concern with very prominent arterial pulsation. See your physician if you have continuing concerns.

Question 2

what is gas like feeling in lower abdomen..like pulsing?

Accepted Answer

Could be gas: Most likely spasm as gas passing through, maybe even kidney/ureteral stone.
 Pain?  Bleeding? Fever?  Duration? Bowel habit? Urinary issues? Back pain? Constant or comes and goes?
Other factors like previous surgery, inflammatory/gyn issues could lead to adhesions(internal scars) which can cause issues.  Hernias?
Ongoing, acute, above factors, or other issues- see your doc.

Question 3

is there anyrhing else that can give me pulsing abdomen besides aaa.uncomfortable feelong in that area 9 days can it be damage to stomoch or just anxi?

Accepted Answer

Others not important: Pulsating abdomen is a serious life threatening problem   AAA has to be ruled before considering any thing else . Urgent medical attentions is needed to save a life.

Question 4

what is the pulsing in abdomen, kinda like baby kicking. to the right of belly button, lower right pelvis, and also just below right ribs/about 1 mo.

Accepted Answer

Abdominal aorta: You are most likely describing your abdominal aorta.  The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the body and in thin people is often normally palpable and felt to pulsate.  If concerned, and you just started noticing it, let you dr. Know, and an ultrasound of the abdomen is non-invasive and can evaluate your aorta.

Question 5

what would cause throbbing and pulsing in my lower right side of my abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Several: Lower rt side of abdomen is home ton appendix, cecum, iliac artery, adjacent structure...Aorta can cause it in thin pearson. If you have a mass/ tumor/aneurism in that area that can cause it.

Question 6

2 days while descending on stair i felt a painful spasm in left abdomen... since then i can feel my left side pulsing every now and then .. why?

Accepted Answer

Are you a slim: person? If you are then it is probably the abdominal aorta is what you are feeling.  If you are concerned to much have it checked to rule out an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Question 7

i can see and feel my heartbeat in my abdomen when i lie down. it's just pulsing up and down with beat, is that normal?

Accepted Answer

No: This type symptoms and generally can mean something or can be normal in a very thin person. See a primary care doctor in person  for a specific diagnosis and treatment

Question 8

today all day i've been having pulsing or spasms in my right abdomen. they're not in tune with my heartbeat and are to the right of my naval or below?

Accepted Answer

See ur Dr for any: Concern or worsening symptoms. Appendicitis is a possibility. Take care!

Question 9

what could cause a pulsing pain in my upper abdomen?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Having these types of symptoms can best be solved by having your doctor perform a thorough evaluation.  Only through this type of process can he/she discover what's going on and how best to help you.

Question 10

what is this pain and  pulsing in my upper left abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Lots possible...: Anatomically, the left upper quadrant (luq) of abdomen includes: spleen, pancreatic tail, stomach, descending duodenum, splenic flexure of the colon, associated vessels. Don't forget the diaphragm, heart, and lower chest are pretty close by. The abdominal musculature, ribs, and skin can all contribute as well to localizing luq pain. An exam is appropriate for clarity of diagnosis and treatment.

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The left side of my abdomen keeps pulsing, seems like it's under my ribs.. i'm not really sure what the problem is and if i should have concern. ?

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What is gas like feeling in lower abdomen..like pulsing?

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Is there anyrhing else that can give me pulsing abdomen besides aaa.uncomfortable feelong in that area 9 days can it be damage to stomoch or just anxi?

A member asked:

What is the pulsing in abdomen, kinda like baby kicking. to the right of belly button, lower right pelvis, and also just below right ribs/about 1 mo.

A member asked:

What would cause throbbing and pulsing in my lower right side of my abdomen?

A member asked:

2 days while descending on stair i felt a painful spasm in left abdomen... since then i can feel my left side pulsing every now and then .. why?

A member asked:

I can see and feel my heartbeat in my abdomen when i lie down. it's just pulsing up and down with beat, is that normal?

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Today all day i've been having pulsing or spasms in my right abdomen. they're not in tune with my heartbeat and are to the right of my naval or below?

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What could cause a pulsing pain in my upper abdomen?

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What is this pain and pulsing in my upper left abdomen?

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