Pulse in the abdomen: why you feel pulsation, what is it connected with, diagnosis, treatment and whether you need to see a doctor

The lower abdomen pulsates in women with gynecological diseases (inflammation of the appendages, suppuration of the ovary, rupture, cyst), and in men the cause may be the movement of a stone along the ureter, an inguinal hernia. Pain and throbbing in the umbilical region with a shift to the right and down is typical for appendicitis.

The feeling of a pulse beating in the abdomen in time with the contractions of the heart in men over 60 years of age, smokers and with high blood pressure requires urgent consultation with a doctor. This is important to rule out a very life-threatening abdominal aortic aneurysm. Diagnostics includes ultrasound, tomography, general tomography of the abdominal cavity. For aneurysm and tumor, suppuration, surgery is required; for other diseases, medications are most often used.

The stomach is pulsating: what does a person feel?

When complaining that the abdomen is throbbing, the patient can describe his sensations inside the abdominal cavity in the following words:

stomach twitches;
I feel a palpitation, a heartbeat near the navel;
you can see how much your stomach is pulsating;
there is a pulsation in the stomach;
ticks, stomach pulsates in time with the heart;
like a ball bouncing.

If such symptoms are present, the doctor asks clarifying questions about the time of onset, connection with food, physical activity, and whether the pulsation in the abdomen is constant or periodically appears and disappears. Then the patient reports on previous illnesses (history), after which an examination is carried out.

If the disease is serious, then patients usually describe the symptoms briefly; with functional and mental disorders (changes in the perception of sensations), the complaints are very numerous and completely varied, colorful.

Causes of pulsation

If the problem is localized specifically in the stomach, then pulsation is a temporary symptom. Since the stomach is innervated by the tenth pair of cranial nerves (vagus), the cause may be a neurological picture. Often patients suffering from vegetative-vascular dystonia (or neurocirculatory atony) complain of a similar symptom. This rather unpleasant sensation only worsens the neurological symptoms.

The stomach has a powerful muscular lining; overeating causes stretching of the wall. Nerve impulses coming from the nerves located inside the wall trigger a return impulse from the vagus nerve. It stimulates increased motor skills and the person may feel some pulsation.

With gastritis (especially with gastritis with high acidity), spasm of the pylorus occurs. In this case, the food bolus does not pass into the duodenum and lingers in the stomach. Natural motility of the gastrointestinal tract under conditions of pylorospasm causes sensations of pulsation.

Why did the pulsation appear in the lower abdomen?

Pulsation in the lower abdomen can be associated with inflammatory diseases; in women, the cause is most often gynecological diseases:

adnexitis (inflammation of the appendages), tubo-ovarian abscess (suppuration in the fallopian tube and ovarian tissue);
ovarian cyst and its complicated course (pedicle torsion);
adhesive disease of the abdominal cavity after cesarean section, removal of fibroids or other pelvic surgery;
uterine prolapse;
endometriosis;
tumor processes in the uterus, appendages;
ectopic pregnancy;
rupture of the ovary (apoplexy), fallopian tube.

In men, the lower abdomen twitches and pulsates when a stone moves through the ureter, appendicitis, or inguinal hernia. When the abdomen pulsates in the lower part of a girl who is sexually active, it is necessary to conduct a pregnancy test. During pregnancy, pulsation is not dangerous, if there is no pain or bleeding; if they are detected, an urgent examination by a gynecologist is required, since such symptoms are typical for a miscarriage.

Causes of pulsation

Pulsating and twitching pain in the stomach can appear with the development of various gastrointestinal diseases.

The following factors can provoke such discomfort:

Many people don't think about how much food they consume. Banal overeating can cause pulsation in the stomach, since a large volume of food forces it to function in an enhanced mode.
People who are tall and thin are more likely than others to experience discomfort from pulsation, since their aorta is located too close. In this case, this phenomenon is considered normal.
During hiccups, a person’s diaphragm begins to sharply contract, and these sensations can radiate to the epigastric area.
Physical overexertion and staying in one position for too long are also considered causes of discomfort. It can be eliminated with a light massage and proper rest.
In early pregnancy, women often experience throbbing and twitching. This condition is associated with a restructuring of the body, and it can accompany expectant mothers until childbirth.
With prolonged fasting, discomfort appears in the stomach due to spasms of the diaphragm. It will be enough for a person to eat to normalize his condition.

If a person’s stomach twitches and pulsates, then this condition may be a symptom of the following diseases:

With pancreatitis, the pulse in the upper zone of the peritoneum increases significantly. Patients experience pain (shingles), disruption of bowel movements and heaviness in the stomach.
With gastritis, such discomfort can be observed, regardless of whether it occurs in a chronic or acute stage.
Malignant neoplasms provoke increased heart rate in the upper part of the peritoneum.
Pathological processes in the liver, for example, cholestasis, hepatitis, cirrhosis.
Any disturbances in the functioning of the central nervous system.
Changes in the vascular system. Due to the narrowing of the walls of blood vessels, the pressure of the blood flow increases, so people begin to feel twitching.
Diffuse thickening or expansion of the wall of the right ventricle of the heart. Patients feel strong fluttering in the epigastric region.
An aneurysm formed in the aorta, which is located in the retroperitoneal space. In addition to pulsation, patients complain of bloating, belching, pain, and rapid weight loss.
Hardening and reduction in the diameter of the aorta (abdominal).

Pulsation in the abdomen: causes of sensations in different places

It is not always possible to immediately suspect a disease based on the location of the pulsation in the abdomen, since in most patients the localization of sensations changes; it is more important to take into account the accompanying symptoms.

In the area of the stomach, navel

The area of the stomach is the epigastric angle (epigastric zone); if strong pulsation appears between it and the navel, it is necessary to exclude the most dangerous cause - an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

This is a protrusion of its wall, which is often accompanied only by pulsation. Abdominal pain is often absent or tolerable, but attacks similar to radiculitis and exacerbation of inflammation of the pancreas are also possible.

Men over 60 years of age are more often affected, 2/3 of them are smokers. When the diagnosis is made late, the aortic wall becomes thinner, which can lead to rupture during physical stress or even at rest. Severe internal bleeding occurs because the aorta has the highest blood pressure. Most die.

The cause of aneurysm in 90% of cases is atherosclerosis, less often it develops with:

aortoarteritis,
syphilis,
tuberculosis,
rheumatism,
mycoplasma infection,
salmonellosis,
abdominal trauma.

There is also a risk with congenital weakness of the aortic wall. Provoking factors can be arterial hypertension and cough in chronic lung diseases.

To the right of the navel

Pulsation to the right of the navel is most often associated with intestinal diseases, where the small intestine and the ascending part of the large intestine (colon) are located. If the place where the pulse is felt is closer to the groin area, then this may be one of the first symptoms of appendicitis.

Suspicion of its development is confirmed by:

pain in the epigastric and periumbilical region;
movement of pain downwards, closer to the groin;
pain increases with coughing and laughing, decreases when lying on your side with bent knees;
nausea, vomiting;
temperature rise to 37.2-37.5 degrees;
rapid pulse;
constipation or diarrhea.

Painless forms of appendicitis with abdominal throbbing or twitching sensations are typical in elderly patients with diabetes.

To the left of the navel

To the left of the navel and in the upper third, pulsation is a sign of inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), intestines (colitis), flatulence, and dysbacteriosis.

Also in this area, a pulse can be felt in case of an abdominal aortic aneurysm or a tumor neoplasm (benign and malignant). Signs indicating an intestinal tumor may include:

rumbling in the stomach;
alternating diarrhea and constipation;
the appearance of blood in the stool or a dark, tarry appearance;
painful urge to have a bowel movement;
general weakness;
loss of weight and appetite.

Above the navel

Pulsation and pain above the navel are possible with exacerbation of duodenal ulcer. It is usually associated with eating (30-40 minutes after), hunger pain and night pain are also typical. An important feature of this area is that an atypical form of myocardial infarction can occur with a sensation of pulse beating and squeezing.

Patients usually report severe weakness, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The skin is pale and covered in cold sweat. The difference between a heart attack and diseases of the digestive system is that eating does not affect your well-being in any way, and when moving it becomes worse; rest alleviates the condition.

In the intestines

If a patient complains of pulsation in the entire abdomen or describes a feeling of beating of a vessel against the background of lack of air, interruptions in heart function, or strong causeless fear, then this is typical of a panic attack.

Its distinctive features:

general condition is normal, it is possible to talk and move;
chills alternate with hot flashes;
feelings of unreality of what is happening;
paroxysmal course, when between panic attacks the symptoms completely disappear.

In a supine position

In a state of complete rest, in a supine position, before going to bed, pulsation in the abdomen is often one of the manifestations of senesthopathy - psychological sensations without diseases. This condition is part of the symptoms of depression or hypochondria (constant concern about health), neurosis, and mental disorders.

Senestopathies are characterized by many different symptoms that do not fit within the course of any known disease. Patients describe their feelings as emotional and very painful. As it progresses, new symptoms are added all the time and/or the pulsation moves to other parts of the body.

During pregnancy, especially in the later stages, pulsation in a supine position is normal. It appears due to compression of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava by the enlarged uterus. In the third trimester, women are recommended to rest only on their side, so as not to disrupt blood circulation in the body.

Pulsations in the stomach are a harmless symptom or sign of stomach diseases

The range of diseases in which this symptom can manifest itself is very wide. Moreover, with varying degrees of probability, this could actually be a pulsation of the stomach or a third-party disease that only radiates to the stomach area.

In people of asthenic type (thin and tall), pulsation in the stomach area is a normal variant due to the close location of the aorta and stomach. Pulsations can cause acute or chronic gastritis in the acute stage. Sometimes established stomach tumors can pulsate, which is one of several diagnostic criteria for stomach cancer.

However, most often the pulsation felt in the stomach area is associated with vascular changes. If the aorta is narrowed (for example, with atherosclerosis), then the pressure inside the vessel will increase, and turbulent blood flow with a characteristic pulsation will occur. If the aorta is dilated, then its vascular wall is no longer able to maintain even normal pressure of blood flow, it becomes less and less elastic.

During pregnancy, many women also notice a similar symptom, which is usually attributed to hiccups in the child. It should be noted that this explanation only applies to women who have passed the 28 week mark. Before this period, pulsation is more likely to indicate vascular changes associated with pregnancy.

How is a pulse in the abdomen diagnosed?

Since the sensation of a pulse in the abdomen can be both completely harmless and life-threatening, it is important to undergo an examination if there is frequent or constant pulsation. The doctor conducts an examination, palpates the abdomen and listens to the abdominal aorta with a stethoscope. Asks the patient whether his blood relatives had similar symptoms.

Instrumental diagnostics include:

plain radiography of the abdominal cavity;
Ultrasound and duplex scanning of the abdominal aorta;
tomography (computer, multispiral, with angiography);
aortography (filling a vessel with a contrast agent);
intravenous urography (study of contrast removal by the kidneys).

If these methods do not provide the necessary information for diagnosis, then women need an examination by a gynecologist, men are advised by a urologist, and regardless of gender, examination by a nephrologist or psychiatrist may be required.

Necessary treatment

To begin with, doctors provide the patient with first aid: they calm him down, determine the dependence of sensations on the position of the body, and determine the strength and nature of the pulsation. Next, doctors learn about the presence of concomitant diseases and, if necessary, eliminate pain.

When an aortic aneurysm is diagnosed, surgical treatment is performed. In case of gastrointestinal problems, a diet is prescribed. And medications are selected depending on the affected organ. When vegetative-vascular dystonia is detected, doctors use sedative medications, vitamin and mineral complexes. The patient is referred for consultation to a psychologist.

Constant pulsating beats during pregnancy require consultation with a specialist. First of all, the expectant mother is advised to calm down and also follow the following recommendations:

Instead of lying on the bed, sit or stand. Changing body position improves blood flow, which can alleviate the condition.
Wait for the baby's hiccups to pass. If a child hiccups quite often and for a long time, it is worth undergoing a detailed examination.
Do not refuse hospitalization. If pulsation appears along with hemorrhage, the pregnant woman must be urgently taken to the hospital for further examination and treatment.

Important! During pregnancy, any deviations from the norm can harm the health of both the child and the young mother. Therefore, you cannot ignore incomprehensible sensations; it is better to check with your doctor once again that the manifestations are harmless.

If there is a strong pulsation in the abdomen, do you need to see a doctor urgently?

If there is strong pulsation in the abdomen, it is imperative to consult a doctor. If there is no pain and the general condition is normal (no weakness, pale skin), then you can come to the clinic for an appointment. You can start the examination with a therapist; he will prescribe primary diagnostic methods and refer, if necessary, to other specialists.

If there is pain and throbbing in the abdomen, immediately call an ambulance, as this combination is dangerous due to the development of an acute inflammatory process and rupture of a previously undetected abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Measures to improve the condition

With pulsating movements in the upper abdomen, there is no need to panic.
You need to determine where it hurts and localize the sensations.
The nature of the pulsation is set: constant, periodic.
The strength of the pulsation is determined.
You should check the variability of pulsation when changing body position, while eating, or when changing the amount of food or liquid consumed.
Do you need to determine whether the peritoneum hurts when pulsating or not? If the answer is positive, the strength, character, and rhythm of the pain syndrome are assessed.
If the pain is sharp and prolonged or there are already pathologies in the stomach and other internal organs, you need to consult a specialist.
If you have morning pulsations in the upper abdomen, it is recommended to take a medicine at night that makes it difficult for stomach acid to flow into the esophagus, for example, Gaviscon.
Pulsation in aortic aneurysm is eliminated by symptomatic treatment. Conservative therapy in this case is possible until the vessel walls rupture. A rupture of the aorta due to an aneurysm is repaired surgically. The prognosis for aortic aneurysm is poor.

To establish the etiological factors for the appearance of constant pulsation with pain of varying strength and sensations, it is recommended to undergo a diagnostic examination. Today the following are widely used:

ultrasound diagnostics;
CT scan;
X-ray examination.

These methods allow you to obtain comprehensive data on the patient’s health status and make an accurate diagnosis. Instrumental examination of the abdominal cavity makes it possible to choose the correct course of treatment for the underlying pathology. With the primary manifestation of flutter in the epigastric region, that is, in an isolated case in a person without known pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract and other organs, the symptom does not pose a threat.

It is possible to use light sedatives to calm the patient, since pulsations often occur against the background of nervous overstrain or overexcitation. In this case, the stomach does not hurt, there is only discomfort after eating or physical activity. If pulsation in the stomach area recurs or persists, consultation with a therapist and gastroenterologist is required.

What treatment can there be if there is throbbing abdominal pain?

Pulsating abdominal pain due to an abdominal aortic aneurysm necessarily requires surgery. Treatment before complications develop is through small incisions in the thigh. A metal frame (stent-graft) is inserted, which supports the walls of the aorta and isolates the aneurysmal sac from the blood flow, which prevents rupture of the aneurysm. This type of operation is less traumatic and there are rarely complications.

If it is not possible to perform stenting, then a part of the aorta with expansion is removed through an incision in the abdominal wall and a prosthesis is placed in its place. In the event of a tear or rupture, surgery is performed for emergency reasons to save life. You cannot refuse surgical treatment for large aneurysms (diameter 5 cm or more), since 75% of them rupture, and half of the patients cannot be helped.

For diseases of the stomach and intestines with pain and pulsation, enzymes (Creon, Festal), antispasmodics (No-shpa, Buscopan), anti-bloating drugs (Espumizan, Meteospasmil) are used. For dysbiosis, probiotics are used (Lactofiltrum, Linex). To improve digestion, herbs are indicated: tea from mint, chamomile, flax seeds.

For neurosis and senesthopathy, psychotherapy sessions are indicated. For functional mental disorders, plant-based sedatives are used (Persen, Novo-passit, valerian extract), Glycine. Patients with gynecological diseases are prescribed antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and absorbent drugs, but surgery may also be required. Once a tumor is detected, it must be removed.

Pulsation in the navel area during pregnancy

Pulsation in the lower abdomen, which is accompanied by a delay in the menstrual cycle, is most often a sign of pregnancy.

The gradually enlarging uterus begins to put pressure on the abdominal organs, which are covered with small vessels.

This symptom occurs at the beginning of pregnancy, unless it is associated with fetal hiccups, which are possible after 28 weeks. Convulsive contractions of the diaphragm in the fetus occur as a result of swallowing amniotic fluid. At the same time, the woman is faced with a pulsating sensation in her stomach. To eliminate it, just eat a slice of chocolate or drink juice.

Most often, pulsation in pregnant women does not pose a danger. But you should not ignore the symptom. If the beating in the abdomen occurs repeatedly, it is necessary to notify the attending physician, who will conduct a thorough examination.

But pulsation in the abdomen in the later stages should alert you. This may be the result of compression of the vena cava, which runs along the right side of the spine. But it’s worth making sure that the fluttering is not the baby’s active actions. After all, many women describe the first movements of the child as a beating in the stomach. When the position changes, the expectant mother will immediately feel better.

Measures to prevent the feeling of pulsation in the abdomen

To avoid sensations of pulsation in the abdomen, it is recommended:

a diet with a sufficient amount of plant foods (boiled vegetables, cereals), lean protein (fish, chicken, cottage cheese), fermented milk drinks;
frequent meals, in fractional quantities;
sleep at least 8 hours a night;
avoid stressful conditions;
stop smoking and drinking alcohol;
daily do therapeutic exercises or sports with a dosed load on the muscles of the anterior abdominal wall (after excluding an aneurysm);
walk in the fresh air for at least an hour 4-5 times a day;
promptly treat diseases of the digestive system and other chronic diseases;
monitor blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol levels, take medications to normalize them, reduce the intake of salt, sweets, flour and fats of animal origin;
do not try to get rid of the symptoms of pain and throbbing on your own;
undergo preventive examinations for familial abdominal artery aneurysm.

The abdomen pulsates with an abdominal aortic aneurysm, diseases of the intestines, genitourinary system, and neurosis. Periodic beating of the pulse in the abdominal cavity without pain and other symptoms is often not dangerous, but examination is necessary, since some patients require urgent or planned surgery.

When to sound the alarm

Often, pulsation in the stomach area is a harmless manifestation of aortic pulsation, but in some cases it signals an aortic aneurysm. In this case, the pulsation is accompanied by symptoms:

Constantly aching or dull pain in the epigastric region (near the navel and on the left side of the midline of the abdomen), sometimes the pain radiates to the groin area.
Pallor of the skin of the legs, loss of sensitivity, and less commonly, tingling sensations.
The patient can feel the pulsation in time with the heartbeat and pulse.
Constant feeling of distension of the intestines, heaviness in the abdomen, fullness and bloating of the stomach.

A huge number of processes occur in the human body every second. Some phenomena may arise spontaneously and stand out from the general normal picture. One of them is pulsation in the abdomen. It can occur in any person, and at any age.

Accordingly, the reasons for discomfort can be completely different. It is this issue that needs to be considered in more detail.

What types of worms cause the sensation of moving?

You can hear your stomach pulsating after a long stay in one position or intense exercise.
This is a natural physiological process that should not cause concern. Often, beating is caused by stressful situations, which is associated with the tenth pair of cranial nerves, which intertwine the stomach. More often than others, patients with VSD are susceptible to this symptom, which further worsens their condition.

You can feel your stomach pulsating after overeating. Excess food simply stretches the walls of the stomach. The nerves located inside the sheath begin to receive return impulses from the vagus nerve. Motility increases and some pulsation can be observed in the navel area.

If stomach pulsation appears for the first or second time, do not worry. The symptom was caused by emotional overstrain. If this is the case, then taking a sedative will be enough. You can lie on your side and relax - this will relieve tension in your stomach.

Frequent beating in the abdomen is observed in tall people due to the close location of the digestive organs to the aorta. Strong pulsation can bother patients with gastritis during an exacerbation.

If the symptom recurs repeatedly and causes severe discomfort, it is necessary to visit a gastroenterologist or therapist to determine the cause of fluttering in the stomach.

If the patient complains that something is moving in his stomach, then this is a slightly inaccurate description of the problem. Worms in the stomach can cause increased gas formation (flatulence), hence the sensation of movement. In fact, a person feels gas bubbles moving through the intestines.

If a person thinks that something is moving in his stomach, then against the background of helminthic infestations this can be caused by severe intoxication of the body with metabolic products of worms or toxins that are released during the decomposition of dead individuals.

Many worms live in the intestines and feed on the food that a person eats. In this case, the patient lacks nutrients and may eat excessively, which contributes to digestive disorders and similar sensations.

There are many types of parasites, but the most common are roundworms and pinworms. They can multiply very quickly, causing indigestion and increased gas formation, which is why the patient feels the movement of gases through the intestines as a stirring.

Tapeworms can also cause a feeling of something foreign moving in the stomach:

bovine tapeworm;
wide tape;
pork tapeworm.

These worms live in the human intestines and provoke allergic reactions in the body and severe intoxication. In addition to the feeling of movement, these helminths cause anemia, disruptions in the gastrointestinal tract, and damage the intestinal walls.

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Pulsation in the abdomen is a common symptom that does not cause much concern. All age groups face it. Most often, a beating in the stomach radiating to the navel area is not associated with serious diseases, but the frequent occurrence of the symptom should alert you.

Quite often, most people, regardless of gender, encounter such a phenomenon as pulsation in the abdomen. In some situations, this sign may indicate the development of a serious pathological process that requires immediate treatment.

Quite often, the central part of the organ, as well as the left or right side, becomes the location of the problem. Various provoking factors can contribute to the appearance of this condition.

How it manifests itself

Unpleasant sensations that occur in the stomach area do not have a clear clinical picture, since this condition can be observed in multiple diseases that are characterized by certain symptoms.

Experts identify aortic aneurysm as one of the most common causes of the disease.

For timely diagnosis of pathology, it is necessary first of all to pay attention to symptoms such as:

heaviness in the abdominal area;
regular pain of a paroxysmal nature;
pale skin;
tingling sensation;
sensitivity disorder.

If the pulsation in the lower abdomen on the right or left side, as well as in the central part, rarely bothers you and is not accompanied by additional symptoms, then there is no cause for concern.

When the general condition worsens and other signs of the pathological process appear, in addition to strong pulsation, it is necessary to seek help from a medical facility as soon as possible.

Causes

Experts identify many factors that can cause discomfort in the abdominal area.

First of all, this pathological condition develops against the background of:

diseases of the peritoneal aorta;
dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract;
menstruation;
pregnancy.

In both men and women, this symptom can be diagnosed when there is a malfunction of the intestines. In addition, pulsating sensations often occur as a result of overeating, poisoning or dysbiosis.

If any disturbance occurs in the body, then this symptom will indicate the progression of the aortic aneurysm. In the case where pulsation is rarely observed, then most often the cause of this condition is external factors.

Pathological causes also include:

tumor neoplasms;
liver pathologies;
pancreatitis;
narrowing of the aorta;
disruptions in the functioning of the heart.

A certain type of pain in the abdominal area can be caused by excessive physical exertion, as well as by being in an uncomfortable position for a long time.

In most cases, the causes of pulsation are:

stressful situations;
excess body weight;
tall and thin build;
vegetative-vascular dystonia;
binge eating.

According to observations, many diseases arise against the background of nervous overstrain. With frequent mood changes, motor skills increase, which leads to pulsation near the navel.

Lower belly

In the fair sex, when the lower abdomen is affected, the main provoking factors are often gynecological causes. As a rule, the problem occurs during pregnancy or during the menstrual cycle.

However, this condition should not be left without due attention, as it may indicate more serious health problems:

If a woman experiences acute pain accompanied by severe pain, the development of peritonitis or internal bleeding cannot be ruled out. In such cases, prompt surgical intervention is necessary.
If the pain is rhythmic and pulsating, then this is most likely a sign of a disease of the genital organs. The manifestation of this condition is often associated with pressure changes.
Aching painful sensations accompany insufficient blood supply to the uterine capsule.
Dull pain occurs during an inflammatory process affecting the cervix or ovaries.

In addition to the listed factors, pulsation in the lower abdomen can occur when:

Infection of the uterine appendages. Infection occurs after childbirth or therapeutic measures during pregnancy, involving the use of medications. At first, the stomach does not begin to pull much. Over time, the infection spreads throughout the body. Even with a slight touch to the pulsation zone, severe pain occurs.
Ectopic pregnancy. Pulsation is felt on the right side at the beginning of the 1st trimester. The appearance of pain is facilitated by a narrowing of the fallopian tube, which prevents the penetration of the egg into the uterus. This condition leads to the process of implantation in the tube itself, the gradual destruction of which provokes pain in the lower abdomen.
Hemorrhage of the ovary. The development of apoplexy is promoted by rupture of the follicle.
Twisting of the cystic pedicle, which prevents the outflow of venous blood fluid while maintaining its inflow. Against the background of this process, the cystic neoplasm expands and fuses with nearby organs.

Another equally common cause of pulsation in the lower abdomen is abortion.

During the period of bearing a child, it can pulsate due to such factors as:

spontaneous or premature birth;
uterine rupture;
placental abruption.

Pain can often occur due to conditions such as:

inflammatory processes during the development of a sexually transmitted infectious disease;
menses;
apoplexy;
ovarian torsion;
tumors of a benign or malignant nature;
ischemic disease.

In the case when the pain syndrome does not have a specific localization and is gradually increasing in nature, this indicates appendicitis.

Above

Sometimes pulsation can appear in the upper abdomen. This mainly occurs in the morning on an empty stomach and is associated with spasms of the diaphragm. The condition is partly reminiscent of hiccups.

This occurs as a result of the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus. The process is aggravated by the horizontal arrangement.

After a person wakes up and makes movements, tissues irritated by acid begin to contract. In terms of duration, such sensations will be observed for as long as the stimulus is exposed.

Often this process occurs without pain and is accompanied by belching and heartburn.

Localization of throbbing pain on the left indicates a viral infection of the lungs. In addition, increased gas formation in the colon cannot be ruled out.

This condition is accompanied by abnormal bowel movements, the presence of bloody or mucous consistency in the stool, and an increase in body temperature.

If pulsation is felt on the right side of the abdomen, the large intestine or renal hilum may be affected. Also, pain in this area may indicate the development of appendicitis.

In the navel area

Pulsation in this place often occurs from overeating. Due to the fact that a large amount of food enters the stomach, its walls are stretched. Against this background, the return of impulses from the vagus nerve occurs by those nerves that are located inside the shell of the organ of the digestive system.

Diagnostics

To determine the exact cause that caused the pulsation in the abdomen, a special diagnostic examination is carried out, which includes:

ultrasound examination of the gastrointestinal tract;
X-ray;
computed or magnetic resonance imaging;
analysis of urine, feces and blood fluid.

Preventive actions

Preventive measures depend on the etiology of development.

If the pulsation in the abdomen is caused by a natural physiological process, it is necessary to streamline your diet and lifestyle. Avoid stressful situations and reduce physical activity.

In the case when pulsation in the abdomen is caused, it is necessary to take medications that reduce the production of stomach acid - Gastal in combination with Espumisan.

If there is pulsation due to indigestion, experts recommend taking the drug "".

Prevention is based on a moderate diet, which temporarily excludes fatty, spicy and fried foods. Proper nutrition, giving up bad habits, and a healthy lifestyle are a fundamental factor not only in eliminating pulsation in the abdomen, but also in improving the condition of the entire body.

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“I feel a pulse in my stomach. I lie down on my stomach and feel rhythmic contractions, as if there is a heart there. What is the reason?" Such questions can often be found on the Internet. What actually causes such an interesting sensation?

1. First of all, it is necessary to exclude pregnancy

. Pulsation in the abdomen during pregnancy is a fairly common occurrence that has its own reasons. Usually the pulse during pregnancy is felt in the lower abdomen. If you are a pregnant woman and feel an unusually strong pulse in the lower abdomen, do not ignore this feeling, but be sure to go to the gynecologist.

2. The next possible reason for this phenomenon is. This is a serious pathological process in which persistent saccular expansion of the largest artery in the body, the aorta, occurs. The expansion occurs due to thinning of the walls of the aorta. Abdominal aortic aneurysm is the most common pathology of this vessel. An aneurysm can be diagnosed in any part of it, but in 90 cases out of 100, an aneurysm is found in the abdomen, in the abdominal cavity. An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a fairly serious danger. It may rupture or split, which may result in massive bleeding. In addition, an aneurysm is prone to the development of thromboembolism. If an aortic aneurysm is suspected, a CT scan and ultrasound should be performed.

3. No less dangerous reason

- heart diseases, in particular tricuspid valve disease, as well as chronic ones. An electrocardiogram should be performed and a cardiologist should be consulted.

4. One of the causes of pulse in the abdomen is venous pulsation of the liver.

It is due to the fact that part of the blood flows back from the right cardiac ventricle into the vena cava, and is also due to an obstruction to the outflow of blood from there. This is usually observed with tricuspid valve defects. Liver pulsation can be transmitted or true. To make an accurate determination, the doctor covers the edge of the liver with his right hand or places two fingers touching each other on its surface (if the edge protrudes from under the rib). With transmission pulsation, the doctor catches with his hand the movement of the liver in one direction, while the fingers rise, but remain connected. With true pulsation of the liver, caused by the return of blood to the veins of the liver and to the inferior vena cava from the right atrium (insufficiency of the 3-leaf valve), the doctor catches with his hand the changing volume of the liver in all directions, while the fingers are slightly separated.

5. The cause of pulsation in the abdomen may be incoordination of gallbladder contractions. This happens due to autonomic neurosis.

Pulsation and twitching in the stomach area is perceived by many experts as a clinical symptom, which, if it occurs frequently, may indicate the presence of pathological processes in this organ. Also, such discomfort can appear in absolutely healthy people, regardless of age.

It is considered normal when the stomach pulsates and twitches due to a person being in one position for a long time. Increased physical activity can also provoke this phenomenon, especially if it was applied to an unprepared body.

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If unpleasant symptoms appear for the first time, then you don’t have to do anything to begin with. Perhaps this is a temporary phenomenon associated with overexertion, stress or hemostasis, which will go away on its own. You probably drank alcohol the day before or overate, which means everything will go away after digestion normalizes.

If symptoms recur or do not subside, you should consult a specialist. In this case, it is advisable to take tests to detect helminths, as well as visit a gastroenterologist and therapist.

It is impossible not to pay attention to pulsating colic in any part of the abdomen. This unpleasant symptom, which can appear on the left, lower or right in the abdominal cavity, can be an indicator of various pathologies, and therefore requires mandatory measures aimed at finding and eliminating its causes and preventing unpleasant consequences. The article discusses answers to the questions: why does throbbing pain appear in the abdominal cavity, why does it hurt in the lower abdomen and pulsates in the intestinal area.