What Causes Pulsating Sensation In The Buttocks?

Posted on Mon, 23 Oct 2017

Question: I occasionally have a pulsing in my buttocks. It doesn't happen when standing or laying down and it feels like my heartbeat but it isn't always the same rhythm. There is no pain although I have trouble with sciatic pain at times.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
seems neurological component mostly .provide further details .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This seems in relation with some sort of neurological component underlying .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Pulsation issue - duration , same in both buttocks or varying , aggravating or
relieving factors , frequency , intensity , severity .
2. Current status of sciatic pain , any relation with sciatic pain .
3. Systemic ailments as diabetes or others .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (30 minutes later)

The pulsating happened while sitting and once when bent over. I have been keeping pressure off it since and it hasn't been an issue. Sciatic pain wasn't happening during the episode and I had siactic pain in the right leg the day after. the pulsing was left butt only. No ailments heart is good, no diabetes. I am in perimenopause and have anxiety issues due to it but I am healthy otherwise.I do have high LDL cholesterol, which my doctor was concerned about and sent me to a Cardiologist. He did a stress test, plaque test, 2 week holter monitor of my heart and everything came back good. There was no plaque build up or any other issues. I thought I should add this in as well.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
follow up .

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the details .

* This seems non specific finding noticed sometimes after prolong sitting or
occasionally in certain posture from tissue fatigue .

* This has no relation with current sciatica , there is no need of any further
evaluation or management for the same .

* Just need concentration , relaxation exercises , deep breathing , YOGA .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (8 minutes later)

Ok. Thank you!! I was concerned because I automatically thought there was some issue with my artery in that area but now if feel better!!

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome .

There are only fat tissues underneath buttock , nothing to worry for pulsations at all in future for this .

Wishing you a very happy , healthy , stress free life ahead .
Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (9 minutes later)

Thanks!!

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
regards.

Detailed Answer:
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T