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When i lay on my back i feel a pulse in my stomach sometimes its strong sometimes i don't feel it at all usually when im anxious19 6'0 165lb what is it

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pulsation: You may be feeling pulsation from your abdominal aorta. Check it with the pulse in your arm.

Answered 5/29/2017

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