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Is It Normal To Feel Pulsations In Abdomen?
Question: Hello: Just wondering if it's normal to be able to see heartbeat in your stomach? I first noticed today at the pool while lying on my back, now it's giving me major anxiety. No stomach pain or any symptoms as such.
I recently had a ECG that was normal and my Dr says my heart is excellent just an fyi
I recently had a ECG that was normal and my Dr says my heart is excellent just an fyi
Brief Answer:
It is a normal feeling during stressful conditions
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for your question on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that your symptoms are commonly seen in a great majority of normal individuals.
You don't have to worry about that.
It is normal to feel heart beatings through diaphragm ( which is the inferior heart support ) to the anterior abdominal wall (epigastrium).
This is normally seen not only during strenuous physical exertion, but also in stressful psychological conditions.
If such a feeling is occurring outside these situations, I recommend performing a medical check up to rule out certain pathological conditions, like abdominal aorta aneurysm (a physical exam and an abdominal ultrasound would be helpful addressing this issue).
Hope to have been helpful!
I am at your disposal for discussing further uncertainties whenever you need!
Greetings! Dr. Iliri
It is a normal feeling during stressful conditions
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for your question on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that your symptoms are commonly seen in a great majority of normal individuals.
You don't have to worry about that.
It is normal to feel heart beatings through diaphragm ( which is the inferior heart support ) to the anterior abdominal wall (epigastrium).
This is normally seen not only during strenuous physical exertion, but also in stressful psychological conditions.
If such a feeling is occurring outside these situations, I recommend performing a medical check up to rule out certain pathological conditions, like abdominal aorta aneurysm (a physical exam and an abdominal ultrasound would be helpful addressing this issue).
Hope to have been helpful!
I am at your disposal for discussing further uncertainties whenever you need!
Greetings! Dr. Iliri
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