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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 Edmison answered

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

Dr Werner agreed

Answered 7/13/2014

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Dr. Joseph Cohen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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

Answered 1/2/2013

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A member 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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Edmison answered

Dr Werner agreed

Dr. Joseph Cohen answered

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