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A 23-year-old male asked:

My 15 year old cousin can sometimes feel his pulse in his upper stomach, just in the center , below the heart, is it normal?

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Dr. John Edmisonanswered

Gastroenterology 19 years experience

Yes : It is common to feel your pulse over your abdominal aorta, especially in thin individuals.

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Dr. Bennett Werner

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Dr. Joseph Cohenanswered

Pediatrics 22 years experience

Not usually: However it may be normal the best thing to do is see your doctor.

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