Pulsating sensation in upper abdominI have been feeling a strong pulse in my left side. It is located right next to my left rib cage. It comes and goes, and does not hurt. I also have noticed a since of fullness and have been very bloated. I have a small pain when I lay on my back. Its more uncomfortable than anything. I have not had any sort of appitite at all. My obgyn told me about a month ago that I had IBS, however, I have never felt this "pulse" before. When I put pressure on the pulsing spot I can feel that it is pulsing at the same pace as my heartbeat. Occasionally I feel like it moves, but not far, just a slight movement. Is this something I should be worried about? I have read up on blogs, from people with the same symptoms, and have started to worry. I just want to know if I need to see a doctor asap, or if this can wait till my next check up. These symptoms have only been noticeable for two days.
HI. This can really be a serious matter. This can be due to transmitted pulsation-meaning there can be a lump, which is sitting on a normal vessel and transmitting the pulsation / The other possibility is a lump developed from the blood vessel itself. You need an urgent color Doppler study and an admission to the hospital. Please do not wait at all as the problem is already there for 2 days.