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A member asked:

Hi doc, i have pain in stomach area. when i press on where it hurts, i feel a pulsation. is this normal?

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Stomach pain: Is not normal. The pulsations could be normal peristalsis or sign of illness. Better to get examined for accurate diagnosis and management

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 4/26/2016

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