What causes strong pulsation in my abdomen?
Patient: I'm a 30 yr old woman, I do not have a history of medical problems, the last few weeks when I lay on my stomach I have been feeling a strong pulsation, much stronger than in my chest. When I lay on my back I feel an area with a very strong pulse on my abdomen, near my umbilicus. I know the major artery, the aorta runs in the abdomen... So is a strong pulse a concern. Or just normal aortic flow? Doctor: Hi.Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.Very good question...If you are feeling this for the first time ,, the surgical problems concerned with this feeling like a cyst or a mass lying on the aorta have to ruled out by an urgent ultrasonography and color doppler examination ,; the the findings are positive confirm this by a contrast enhanced CT scan of the abdomen ans of necessary of the chest too... If the investigations and clinical examination by your Doctor are normal , enjoy life- it is possible that you have lost a lots of weight and lost abdominal fat... ( this is on a lighter vain)