What is the cause and treatment for pulsating sensation in abdomen?
Patient: Pulsating sensation in upper abdomin I have been feeling a strong pulse in my left side. It is located right next to my left rib cage. It comes and goes, and does not hurt. I also have noticed a since of fullness and have been very bloated. I have a small pain when I lay on my back. Its more uncomfortable than anything. I have not had any sort of appitite at all. My obgyn told me about a month ago that I had IBS, however, I have never felt this "pulse" before. When I put pressure on the pulsing spot I can feel that it is pulsing at the same pace as my heartbeat. Occasionally I feel like it moves, but not far, just a slight movement. Is this something I should be worried about? I have read up on blogs, from people with the same symptoms, and have started to worry. I just want to know if I need to see a doctor asap, or if this can wait till my next check up. These symptoms have only been noticeable for two days. Doctor: HI. This can really be a serious matter. This can be due to transmitted pulsation- meaning there can be a lump , which is sitting on a normal vessel and transmitting the pulsation / The other possibility is a lump developed from the blood vessel itself. You need an urgent color doppler study and an admission to the hospital.