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A member asked:

Is it normal to see your aorta pumping near your lower stomac area if you are really skinny i recently lost a 100 pounds also and dident notice before?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Need to make sure you do not hava aortic aneurysm.Consult your doctor.

Dr Ingram and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: You can see the pulsations of the aorta in really skinny people.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/14/2014

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