What causes a feeling of constant pressure in the chest?
Patient: Hello, I have been experiencing constant pressure in my chest that does not go away. This has been going on for 4 months. I have been for a stress test on my heart and an EKG, complete physical with a variety of tests and nothing is found. My next step is to go for an ultrasound at the end of this month. It is very concerning. The doctor thought maybe stress but I do not think it is this. It is there all the time. I describe it as someone pressing on your chest. Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion, since your cardiac work up is normal, you should get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis.  Asmany times bronchitis appears only as tighness of chest and cough develops later.So this can be early bronchitis. Another possibility is GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease). In this there is lexity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Due to this the acid of the stomach tends to come up and cause the symptoms. So GERD is another possibility in your case.