Question 1

how to differentiate epigastric pulsation between thin person and aortic aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Imaging study: Sometimes the epigastric pulsation in a thin person can be impressive! but if there's concern that it might be an aneurysm, an abdominal ultrasound or ct should delineate this well.

Question 2

does a visible pulsation at the epigastric region normal? i have medium built body. abdominal circumferrence of 29.5 in. help

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pulsation: it is not unusual for a young person to have a visible and/or palpable pulsation in the upper abdomen. In someone who is young and has this without any other symptoms, it is usually of no consequence. I would not worry about it unless other symptoms develop. Good luck.

Question 3

i am healthy, 35, exercise regularly and eat a fairly balanced diet. i keep experiencing intermittent pulsation of my upper abdomen (epigastric area) over the last 4 days, no pain and not pregnant. should this be a cause of worry?

Accepted Answer

: You can observe for a couple more days. If that pulsation persists and it becomes stronger with exertion, you should be examined.

Question 4

pulsation on lower left side if stomach?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: The most important thing you did not tell us is if you are thin. If you are thin its very possible that you feel the vascular structures of the abdomen especially the aorta which can feel pulsatile. Unfortunately it's difficult to determine on exam, even for an expert, if this is normal or pathologic. Therefore these fomfindings are often subjected to ultrasound evaluation. Get seen be health!

Question 5

is eecp an enhanced external counter pulsation for angina?

Accepted Answer

To decrease angina: Enhanced external counterpulsation (eecp) is a procedure that forces more blood to flow into the coronary arteries (which supply blood to heart muscle). A person uses the eecp machine 1 hour, 5 days a week, for 7 weeks. The treatments are intended to cause long-term improvements in blood flow to the heart muscle, thus decreasing angina (chest pain) symptoms. Only certain patients qualify for eecp.

Question 6

i have irregular pulsations below rib cage of the rightside. what could that be?

Accepted Answer

Several causes: This could be vascular or muscle related, but your best bet is to have it examined by your healthcare provider since the causes are so many.

Question 7

i have been getting headaches with mild pulsation on the right side of my head. why is that so?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: You may be suffering from a type of tension headache or a more serious condition called temporal arteritis. You need to see a doctor asap for more workup including labs. If it is termporal arteritis, seriousl complications can occur so you don't want to put it off.

Question 8

i'm experiencing pain and pulsation just between latissimus dorsi and rectus abdominus. please advise?

Accepted Answer

Pain and Pulsation: You must get your self examined immediately, especially if you have worked out too hard and there may be a tear in the muscle causing pain and making it easy to feel inside pulsations.

Question 9

30 yo male 55 158 pounds i can see neck pulsation right below jawline on both sides. not extremely noticeable but noticeable. is this normal or something to evaluate?

Accepted Answer

: Get your BP checked as that could increase the visibility of your arterial pulsations,. Good Luck

Question 10

what happens during an enhanced external counter pulsation?

Accepted Answer

Leg pumping: The eecp system involves inflatable trousers that blow up and deflate with each heartbeat. Patients are lying down during the therapy. The patient typically undergoes 45 minute sessions of this 5 days a week for six  weeks. The therapy is used for patients who have refractory angina.

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How to differentiate epigastric pulsation between thin person and aortic aneurysm?

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Does a visible pulsation at the epigastric region normal? i have medium built body. abdominal circumferrence of 29.5 in. help

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I am healthy, 35, exercise regularly and eat a fairly balanced diet. i keep experiencing intermittent pulsation of my upper abdomen (epigastric area) over the last 4 days, no pain and not pregnant. should this be a cause of worry?

A member asked:

Pulsation on lower left side if stomach?

A member asked:

Is eecp an enhanced external counter pulsation for angina?

A member asked:

I have irregular pulsations below rib cage of the rightside. what could that be?

A member asked:

I have been getting headaches with mild pulsation on the right side of my head. why is that so?

A member asked:

I'm experiencing pain and pulsation just between latissimus dorsi and rectus abdominus. please advise?

A member asked:

30 yo male 55 158 pounds i can see neck pulsation right below jawline on both sides. not extremely noticeable but noticeable. is this normal or something to evaluate?

A member asked:

What happens during an enhanced external counter pulsation?

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