What causes pressure and tightness in the chest region?
Patient: Hello Doctor, Thanks for your time. I have been having some pressure / tightness in my chest region lately. I do not smoke or consume alcohol etc. I however sit for extended periods of time, as I am in IT industry. Could my occupation be causing this pain? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Your occupation has no direct connection with your symptoms. You are having sedentary lifestyle (prolonged sitting). And sedentary lifestyle can cause heart diseases, Heart diseases can cause chest pain, pressure and tightness. So better to get done ecg and 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Sometimes gastritis and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can cause similar symptoms. So avoid prolonged sitting. Walk or change your position after some time (1-2 hours). Start proton pump inhibitors. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Don't worry, you will be alright.But first rule out heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.