I can see my aorta?

I can see my aorta?
i can see my aorta between my middle of my chest and my abdomen?? It is right above my abdominal not on it and right in the middle Wheni touch it i feel can the pulse. But i can see it beating when i sit up straight? also i am really skinnny. also been getting chest pains on and off for a few weeks? is this AAA or am it just cuz im skinny?

and i am 16 yrs old...

You cannot see your aorta. Such an important blood vessel is surrounded with enough protection and set too deeply to be seen. Besides, the aorta is closer to your back than your front, and is located much higher up in your chest.

It sounds like you're having typical teen hypochondria. Go to your family doctor, and have him or her check you out.

ADDENDUM:

It's perfectly natural to see your pulse beating in your abdominal area. I am twenty pounds overweight, and I can still see mine, if I sit still enough.

But if you have chest pains, see the doc, anyways.

Go to the doctor. NOW!!!!

I don't think that you are seeing your aorta. But if you really are concerned why don't you just go to the doctor and have him look at it. WHo knows maybe there is something and it is better to take care of it now than when it is too late

my mom(doctor) says its normal to see the pulse of your aorta even tough its in front of your spine

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