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A member asked:

Could you feel the pulse of your abdominal aorta around the belly button?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Yes: Especially if you're thin or you press in hard.

Dr Fisher and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/12/2019

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