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I can see my stomach pulsing with my heartbeat when lying down. is this normal? i am 24 year old male smoker, 6'2 and 182lbs. im a medium build

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Abdominal Aorta: Seeing pulsations from your abdominal Aorta is not unusual.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/27/2020

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