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What Causes The Feeling Of Pulse In The Neck While Reclining Or Sleeping?
Question: Is it normal for a child's pulse to be visible in their neck while reclining and sleeping?
Brief Answer:
Normal. Not a cause for concern.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Yes, you are talking about the jugular venous pulse. Yes, it is normal for the pulsation to be visible in children while in a reclining position or while sleeping. No need to worry if you do not see it when the child is in erect posture. However, a clinical evaluation would be advisable in case you can see it even in erect posture.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
Normal. Not a cause for concern.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Yes, you are talking about the jugular venous pulse. Yes, it is normal for the pulsation to be visible in children while in a reclining position or while sleeping. No need to worry if you do not see it when the child is in erect posture. However, a clinical evaluation would be advisable in case you can see it even in erect posture.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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