What causes pounding in chest and stomach areas?
Patient: About 7 months ago I took an antibiotic call Zithromax for chest congestion.  That cleared up fine.  About a week or so after taking the medication I started getting a pounding in my chest and stomach area.  I went to my regular doctor and had all kinds of tests (heart, xrays, blook, chest etc) and she said everything was fine.  Well I still get the pounding.  It does not interfer with my life, as I play golf, run my treadmill and sleep fine.  I went to a chiropractor and it seems to lessen the instances of the pounding.  When I do get it, sometimes I take one aspirin, or put the heating pad on my back, or do some stretches and it seems to go away in a while.  Any suggestions as to what could be causing this.  My regular doctor is not helping me at all. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. First of all no need to worry for heart diseases as your catdiac reports are normal.Your pounding sensations are improving by putting heating pad and taking aspirin. Aspirin is a good painkiller drug. So possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.3. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest.4. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.5. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.