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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?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. John Edmisonanswered
Gastroenterology 21 years experience
Yes : It is common to feel your pulse over your abdominal aorta, especially in thin individuals.
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Dr. Joseph Cohenanswered
Pediatrics 24 years experience
Not usually: However it may be normal the best thing to do is see your doctor.
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Last updated Jul 13, 2014
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