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Q: heartbeat in stomach

asked by: kprincesss9106 on January 31st, 2008

New User

Ok i have a question. is it normal to have your heartbeat in your stomach? When you laying down you can see your stomach jump by itself

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antigone

replied on February 1st, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Yes, this is normal. You have a very large artery in your abdomen and it is possible to see it pulsate.

run4life10

replied on February 1st, 2008

Experienced User

i didn't know that... haha that'll give me something to do while i'm trying to sleep tonight. thanks! Smile

Tylanas

replied on March 21st, 2008

Especially eHealthy

Totally! Happens to me too. It's the dipped-in area beneath my sternum. I can see it beating whenever I lay down and relax and hold out my breath for a few seconds. It's completely normal!

ebarnhard33

replied on March 24th, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

Yep, it's called your abdominal aorta.

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