Pulsating Stomach

[awad86]

I'm a 21 year-old, healthy female. I don't smoke, nor do I drink.

My stomach has been pulsating for the past 3 months, akin to my heart beat. Its most noticeable when I'm laying down, its locating in the upper right quadrant of my stomach. I've been to the doctor and the ER and they told me that my aorta was a normal diameter by way of an ultrasound, and gave me a rectal exam to make sure I wasn't bleeding. But they didn't have any answers for me and they sent me home.
My stomach is still pulsating and I don't know what's causing it. Any ideas?

I've also noticed in the past 2 months, that every bowel movement I have, have consisted of small pebble-like stools.  I have them regularly every day, and I keep myself hydrated so I don't think I'm constipated. Not sure if it relates to my stomach pulsating, but I'm not sure what's causing that either.

[JED8]

I have the exact same thing. It's definitely not due to anxiety, it's just some weird physiological thing to do with the descending aorta. It is most noticeable when lying down and when lying on my stomach I can feel the pulse vibrate slightly through my abdomen. It is constant so always pulsating in beat with my heat beat. Can't believe some of you have had thousands of dollars worth of CT's and ultrasounds etc for this little thing!!!!

[lmp1127]

i have been having the exact same symptoms as you and your question came up when i did a search.  i mentioned it to my doctor and he said this is VERY serious and sent me for blood work.  i have been on a diet (nutrisystem) and i agree with the person who told you it is from lack of fiber.  it only happens at night and i, too, have the pebble stools every day.  the overworked colon makes the most sense.  i am awaiting the results of this bloodtest but am not expecting much.

[lambface]

I've had gastrointenstinal issues for a very long time.  However, 4 1/2 months ago this pulsating starting, keeping me up at night.  It tends to go away when I eat, but returns shortly thereafter. I may also go away with a bm, but then returns again.  I feel that it is connected to constipation.  The only thing I found to make it go away was Zofran.  It is actually a med for chemo patients for nausea.  I remembered that I had them.  When I took it, the pounding went away completely.  However, the side effect is more constipation, so I only take it when I can't bear the pulsating or its keeping me up at night.  I also drink ginger and chammomile tea which helps get me to sleep and slows the pounding.

[sarahg1983]

Awad,

Did you ever find out exactly what was wrong?  I have exacly the same symptoms as you and its driving me insane.  At night I cant get comfortable and cant sleep because I'm so bloated and the pulsating is so strong

My doctor just dismisses it as IBS

[mmad]

What about lower abdomen pulsing, felt into the back between the hips?  About even with the spot just below the belly button.  It pulses with my heartbeat and hurts so as to take my breath away. It lasts about 30-45 seconds when it happens and is INTENSE.  I had an ultrasound to rule out aortic aneurism - size looked normal. That is how it first started. Then I started having burning stomach and then 2 gall bladder attacks. I got an endoscopy and was told I have stomach erosions in the atrum of the stomach which is near the duodenal opening, they said most likely due to bile reflux. I noticed the aortic and duodenal arteries go right through the same area and was wondering if there is some condition that involves all these things

[Wang28]

I have the same thing totally,sounds very common and lots of people are looking for answers,mine goes from my stomach up to my throut,im constantly tellung myself its anxiety and worry,ive always had the throbbing in my stomach and tho its loads stronger now its not new,im struggling to shift it,i have just come off beta blockers and was desperate to,could this be why it feels stronger now?change in blood pressure maybe?