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What Causes Seeing Throbbing Pulse At The Wrist?
Question: I can see my pulse throbbing under my wrist. Should I go to the emergency room? I can't sleep. Thankyou. Im scars am I having a heart attack?
Brief Answer:
NOT heart attack
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Seeing a throbbing pulse at the wrist is not a sign of heart attack
It is often a local issue – problem of the artery there or a transmitted pulsation
Anxiety causing increased rate or volume of the pulse is common
Relax / See an Internist / get examined / investigation may be necessary...
Take care
Good luck
NOT heart attack
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Seeing a throbbing pulse at the wrist is not a sign of heart attack
It is often a local issue – problem of the artery there or a transmitted pulsation
Anxiety causing increased rate or volume of the pulse is common
Relax / See an Internist / get examined / investigation may be necessary...
Take care
Good luck
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