A member asked:

I have a pulse in my abdomen/stomach and is even more prominent when i put pressure with my hand. what could this mean? i am quite thin by the way.

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Aorta: Aorta, main artery runs down abdomen, has a pulse. Very unlikely you have an abnormal dilation of it. Thin people can feel the aorta more easily.

Answered 9/8/2013

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