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Could i have an abdominal aortic aneurysm that i cannot feel through the fat?
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Aneurysm: The aorta lies deep in the abdomen actually against the spine. So it is difficult to feel in obese individuals. Given your age an abdominal aneurysm would be unlikey. An ultrasound of the abdomen is a good imaging modality to evaluate the aorta.
Answered 8/31/2013
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Possible: You could have an abdominal aortic aneurysm that you cannot feel, but at your age it would be unlikely. Chances of having a small aneurysm increase if you smoke or have a family history of aneurysm disease.
Answered 3/15/2014
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