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What Causes Pulsations Of Posterior Tibial Artery?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Question: is it normal to see my pulse in my foot, just below the ankle?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (59 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
is is not abnormal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

It can be normal to notice the pulsations of Posterior tibial artery ,that is located in the posterior part of the ankle ,in the inner part.
If you don't have other symptoms like pain,swelling etc ,you have nothing to worry about.

Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question.

Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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What Causes Pulsations Of Posterior Tibial Artery?

Brief Answer: is is not abnormal. Detailed Answer: Hello. It can be normal to notice the pulsations of Posterior tibial artery ,that is located in the posterior part of the ankle ,in the inner part. If you don't have other symptoms like pain,swelling etc ,you have nothing to worry about. Hope it helps. Let me know if you have any other question. Kind regards, Dr.Rovena Murati