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36 yrs old, slim and very athletic. stomach pain behind belly button, strong abdominal pulse, and pain in lumbar. have had 2 ultrasounds and nothing abnormal but not sure if they checked the aa - would they see this on a standard ultrasound?

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Dr. Paul Skudder answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Aortic pulse : It sounds like you're feeling the aortic pulse. This isn't abnormal and isn't a problem in young slender persons. Aorta easily visualized on most ultrasounds & likely seen on your tests, but can't be certain without seeing the images (ask your doctor if it was seen). Disease of the aorta at age 36 is very unusual (generally occurs in older persons). Source of pain probably not related to aorta.

Answered 11/4/2020

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