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I woke up this morning to stomach cramps. i can now feel my heart be pulsating throughout my stomach but stronger closer to the top of my abdomen , what does this mean?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Feeling your: heart beating in the upper part of your abdomen is normal..The cramps probably indicate an early stomach upset!!(viral or something you ate!!) Hope this helps Dr Z

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Answered 4/12/2015

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A member asked:

I woke up this morning to stomach cramps. i can now feel my heart be pulsating throughout my stomach but stronger closer to the top of my abdomen , what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

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