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A member asked:

I see and feel a strong pulse in my abdomen. it's so scary had it for years but it says it could be aaa? i'm 16 and female i'm scared to tell anyone

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AAA: An abdominal aortic aneurysm would be very rare in a 16 year old. Chances are it's no big deal. Best way to settle your anxiety is to get checked out. It is very unlikely you will get bad news.

Dr Khanna and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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