Abdominal pulsing/throbbing?

Listen...
Please don't mock this—I know some of you won't believe me.
Every so often, I feel this rhythmic thumping right near my navel. If I press my hand against it,
it feels as if my heart is beating down there. Has anyone else dealt with this, or does
anyone actually know what's going on?!🤷

Maybe you just have a little baby in there...
or some worms

I’m not pregnant—I’ve never even had sex.

😁 I don't know—maybe it's just some gas or something? Like, your gut's just full of air...

I wouldn't say that—this one feels more like a heartbeat.

Honestly, I get hit with that same feeling all the time, whether I'm here or out there somewhere else. And why? Man, I haven't got the slightest clue, I guess.🤷

Heh. I think I'll go pay my doctor a visit—it's been way too long. =D

alien🤣

Charles Thomas70 said:alien🤣

😂

If you’re on the thinner side—which, let’s be honest, most of us are—it’s actually pretty common to feel your abdominal aorta pulsing. It’s totally normal.

Trust me, I can feel it too... It’s absolutely insane. 😉

Yes, it’s likely your aorta, but you really should have your doctor listen closely to that specific spot. If they detect any murmur, getting an ultrasound would be a wise move just to verify the size of the aorta...

Alright. Thanks for the input.

That’s just your aorta beating, honey, just like any normal person's. No need to worry. 😛

Harold Ramirez49 said:If you’re on the thinner side—which, let’s be honest, most of us are—it’s actually pretty common to feel your abdominal aorta pulsing. It’s totally normal.

I'm pretty slim myself and I feel it sometimes too. Doesn't seem like anything to worry about. Usually, I notice it more when my blood pressure spikes because someone's being an idiot...😁

You should definitely ask your doctor for a referral to an internal medicine specialist just to get a closer look at your abdominal aorta and make sure everything is looking okay...

Larry Hernandez10 said:I’m not pregnant—I’ve never even had sex.

A child conceived by the Holy Spirit?!

Casey Palmer5 said:You should definitely ask your doctor for a referral to an internal medicine specialist just to get a closer look at your abdominal aorta and make sure everything is looking okay...

LISTEN UP!

It could potentially be an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

wanderinghawk17 said:LISTEN UP!

It could potentially be an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

What exactly are we talking about here?

Aortic aneurysms are most commonly triggered by atherosclerosis; however, high blood pressure remains a major contributing factor, along with any other conditions that accelerate arterial buildup...