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When sitting or lying down i feel my heartbeat in my stomach. doctor said its normal, can this be because of being fit and having a flat stomach?

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Dr. Roland El ghazal answered

Normal: This is perfectly normal. If it becomes annoying this could be caused by anxiety. Being fit and having a flat stomach are great things and not the cause of this

Answered 5/13/2014

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possible: If you are really thin it is conceivable that you might feel aortic pulsations. If you have anxiety issues that might "amplify" them.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/30/2014

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A member asked:

When sitting or lying down i feel my heartbeat in my stomach. doctor said its normal, can this be because of being fit and having a flat stomach?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Roland El ghazal answered

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

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