Is seeing and feeling your pulse/heartbeat in your abdomen normal?

LowCarbSarahTryin! · 07-29-2009, 02:38 PM

Sometimes I can feel (have the sensation of) my heartbeat in my abdomen, to the left of my belly button. I thought nothing of it, but today after I did a pretty intense workout and I could really feel my pulse in my abdomen, I decided to put my hand on it, and I could feel it really strongly. When I was laying down, I could actually SEE my abdomen moving a little bit with each heartbeat. I immediately thought AAA.

I have no family history of it, and I am young (20s) and healthy. I don't smoke, have High BP, or drink. Thanks!

jem51 · 07-29-2009, 05:32 PM

this is one of the symptoms of aortic aneurism, but may not be that. have it checked out, just in case.
i also have that sensation but have no abd aneurism. i do however have a somewhat dilated aorta. i see a cardioligist for regular measurements.
since i changed to starch/sugar free, it has not increased.
another reason to love lc.

ozdancer · 07-29-2009, 05:37 PM

Sarah, I hope you are fine. Before pregnancy I had never had this sensation at least had not noticed it. Since I had my DD every now and again I get a sensation that is sort of like a baby kicking or heart beat. It isn't as pronounced as what you describe and doesn't disturb me but is a little wierd.

thisisrightnow · 07-29-2009, 05:38 PM

I think I had that happen to me a few times after my really intense workouts, but I've never thought much of it.

Strawberry · 07-29-2009, 05:43 PM

In thin people, its pretty common... its just the blood pulsing through the aorta that you feel.

This time · 07-29-2009, 05:49 PM

If you want to scare yourself to death ask about some medical problems on line or on any forum

Abby1983 · 07-29-2009, 05:53 PM

i get this all the time! i can see it and feel it pretty pronounced, especially when im laying down. no big deal if ya ask me

Mushy2008 · 07-29-2009, 05:59 PM

what is a aortic aneurism

Teefie · 07-29-2009, 06:19 PM

Yes, I'd experienced it for quite some time. After being diagnosed with uterine fibroids, my family physician said that this was caused by the enlarged blood vessels. I'm recovering from a hysterectomy now but before the recent surgery, my belly constantly beat hard and forceful while I was lying down. It was weird.

07-29-2009, 02:38 PM	#1
LowCarbSarahTryin! Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Posts: 107 Gallery: LowCarbSarahTryin! Stats: 135/128/115; just under 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: November twenty-fifth, two-thousand and eight.	Is seeing and feeling your pulse/heartbeat in your abdomen normal? Sometimes I can feel (have the sensation of) my heartbeat in my abdomen, to the left of my belly button. I thought nothing of it, but today after I did a pretty intense workout and I could really feel my pulse in my abdomen, I decided to put my hand on it, and I could feel it really strongly. When I was laying down, I could actually SEE my abdomen moving a little bit with each heartbeat. I immediately thought AAA. I have no family history of it, and I am young (20s) and healthy. I don't smoke, have High BP, or drink. Thanks! Last edited by LowCarbSarahTryin!; 07-29-2009 at 02:40 PM..

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07-29-2009, 05:32 PM	#2
jem51 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: south central OR Posts: 3,635 Gallery: jem51 Stats: oh so happy at 120 WOE: Mine, all mine Start Date: controlled carb '97-98	this is one of the symptoms of aortic aneurism, but may not be that. have it checked out, just in case. i also have that sensation but have no abd aneurism. i do however have a somewhat dilated aorta. i see a cardioligist for regular measurements. since i changed to starch/sugar free, it has not increased. another reason to love lc.

07-29-2009, 05:37 PM	#3
ozdancer Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,882 Gallery: ozdancer Stats: 235/148.5/148-143 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: now: 21 March 2009 last time: April 2002	Sarah, I hope you are fine. Before pregnancy I had never had this sensation at least had not noticed it. Since I had my DD every now and again I get a sensation that is sort of like a baby kicking or heart beat. It isn't as pronounced as what you describe and doesn't disturb me but is a little wierd.

07-29-2009, 05:38 PM	#4
thisisrightnow Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Middletown, OH Posts: 1,824 Gallery: thisisrightnow Stats: 240/178.6/150, 5'6", 28 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: 5/10/07 (generic LC/SB), 7/19/09 (Atkins)	I think I had that happen to me a few times after my really intense workouts, but I've never thought much of it.

07-29-2009, 05:43 PM	#5
Strawberry Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,248 Gallery: Strawberry	In thin people, its pretty common... its just the blood pulsing through the aorta that you feel.

07-29-2009, 05:49 PM	#6
This time Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: canada Posts: 6,622 Gallery: This time	If you want to scare yourself to death ask about some medical problems on line or on any forum

07-29-2009, 05:53 PM	#7
Abby1983 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,305 Gallery: Abby1983 Stats: 5'6" - 157/140/140 WOE: hHCG Start Date: 9/21	i get this all the time! i can see it and feel it pretty pronounced, especially when im laying down. no big deal if ya ask me

07-29-2009, 05:59 PM	#8
Mushy2008 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 668 Gallery: Mushy2008	what is a aortic aneurism

07-29-2009, 06:19 PM	#9
Teefie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charleston, W.V. Posts: 608 Gallery: Teefie Stats: 180.5/172.2/168/135 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 06/24/09 restart-01/01/13	Yes, I'd experienced it for quite some time. After being diagnosed with uterine fibroids, my family physician said that this was caused by the enlarged blood vessels. I'm recovering from a hysterectomy now but before the recent surgery, my belly constantly beat hard and forceful while I was lying down. It was weird.