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Strange Rhythmic beating in my abdomen

Reply 20

M.A.H

OP

17

Jennybean

Having thought about it again it could also be muscle spasm, possibly caused by a trapped nerve. Do you get enough calcium? And do you do sports that require a lot of twisting and turning, like swimming or martial arts?

i drink alot of milk and not so much of twisting and turning

Reply 21

James

14

Jennybean

Having thought about it again it could also be muscle spasm, possibly caused by a trapped nerve.

Surely that would be more likely to cause faster, less regular movements and would last for less than 20 seconds? :confused:

Reply 22

blahbloo

15

No, I don't feel pain but the pulsing is SO strong I feel every single pulse, it can stay in my legs/eye for days on end. It's like when your face gets so hot you can feel every single pulse but except it isnt hot at all. It happens once in a while.

Reply 23

Jennybean

13

Hmm. To be honest, no one on the internet is going to be able to diagnose you, however well qualified they are. As a vet student those would be my top three educated guesses. Your pulse, a random muscle spasm, or a trapped nerve. If it hurts or it's worrying you, see your GP.

Reply 24

khil

15

M.A.H

no, why would i eat a mobile? :s-smilie:

awww lol!

Reply 25

Jennybean

13

James Gurung

Surely that would be more likely to cause faster, less regular movements and would last for less than 20 seconds? :confused:

It really depends to be honest. I have seen trapped nerves in practice that have resulted in quite spectacular and prolonged spasming. It depends which nerve is trapped, what part and how severely. As I've said, I'm only a preclinical student and no one should be properly diagnosing over the internet anyway.

Reply 26

James

14

Jennybean

I have seen trapped nerves in practice that have resulted in quite spectacular and prolonged spasming.

That's interesting. I always assumed that trapped nerves would only have short-lasting affects, but thinking about it I suppose there's no reason why they shouldn't be prolonged as you suggest.

Jennybean

no one should be properly diagnosing over the internet anyway.

Which brings us to the same conclusion as with every other medical question on TSR... ask your GP! :wink:

Reply 27

Mikemaria

M.A.H

I dont know if anyone else has experience this but sometimes theres this rhythmic beating sensation below my ribs, im not worried or anything its just really weird.It doesnt happen after any rigorous exercise incase your wondering, and my friend told me its a stitch but stitches dont do that right? and its not possible to get a stitch from doing nothing practially 0.o

Have you had unprotected sex :biggrin:

Reply 28

James

14

Mikemaria

Have you had unprotected sex :biggrin:

Note to OP: Like the mobile phone thing, that is a joke. :rofl:

Reply 29

kinkajou

15

Reply 30

LonelyDogsBite

What is strange about any rythmic beat in your torso? There is a huge muscle that pounds away in your thorax. It's called your heart.

Previously suggestions about wasting NHS resources are ridiculous.

Reply 31

James

14

LonelyDogsBite

Previously suggestions about wasting NHS resources are ridiculous.

We've already established that accurate diagnosis is impossible over the internet. Clearly the OP is concerned that something is wrong and his condition certainly seems unusual, so it would make a lot of sense to talk to a GP about it. Even if it turns out that nothing is wrong, at least he will then know for sure.

Reply 32

bright star

1

you shouldn't be able to hear a pulse in your abdo..... if you can hear it, then something's gone wrong with it. i wouldn't say this would be a waste of nhs resources, you could have an aneurysm.... (you probly don't before you look that up and give yourself an actual heart attack!!) but i'd get someone to look at it. try not to poke it too much either in case it is nasty.....

Reply 33

Philosoraptor

18

She's right you know - I hope it's just a muscle spasm or something - but it could be an aneurysm. :frown:

Reply 34

*Me!*

theirs a major blood vessel you can feel pulsing in your abdomen - i think its your aorta - you can feel it if you press down just above the belly botton or sometimes if your lying on your belly on the floor - could be that??

Reply 35

Saffie

11

bright star

you shouldn't be able to hear a pulse in your abdo..... if you can hear it, then something's gone wrong with it. i wouldn't say this would be a waste of nhs resources, you could have an aneurysm.... (you probly don't before you look that up and give yourself an actual heart attack!!) but i'd get someone to look at it. try not to poke it too much either in case it is nasty.....

it's quite normal for thin people to be able to see and feel their abdominal aorta. You're right about hearing it though, that's not normal.

Reply 36

RetiredAccount89

18

M.A.H

kinda sharp pain
beating like beat...beat...beat...beat (0.5 -1 second intervals)
strong enough for me to feel through layered clothing
10-20 seconds

Good lord, too many people with access to google...

In all likelyhood its a muscle spasm. Most people get them. I get them in my rt thigh. my ex used to get one in her forehead.
nothing to worry about.

And yes, alot of people can feel their pulse in their tummy. when i lie flat i can feel mine and see it.

It is NOT an aneurysm