Question #20: Can You Diagnose This Neck and Shoulder Pain?

Patient Case Studies

Case 1:

A 45-year-old man presents with the following symptoms:

  • Persistent neck pain, particularly on one side
  • Headaches that start at the base of the skull and radiate to the forehead
  • Numbness and tingling in the arms and fingers
  • Dizziness, especially when turning the head

Additional notes: The patient reports a desk job with long hours in front of a computer. He also experiences occasional shoulder pain.

Case 2:

A 50-year-old woman presents with the following symptoms:

Information verified by the iythealth.com team.
  • Neck stiffness and difficulty moving the head
  • Sharp pain in the neck that radiates to the shoulder and arm
  • Muscle weakness in the hands
  • Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and blurred vision

Additional notes: She mentions that the pain worsens with prolonged sitting or after physical activity. She has a history of poor posture and little exercise.

Question: Based on the provided symptoms and patient histories, what is the most likely diagnosis?






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