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When i lie on my back i can see and feel my abdomen pulsating around my navel. is this normal? i am of slim build if that's relevant

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Yes, it is normal: You are seeing the normal pulsation of your aorta. It is visible because you are slim enough for the pulsations to be visible.

Answered 11/3/2012

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