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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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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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