Gulf War syndrome

Gulf War syndrome is the name given to a variety of psychological and physical symptoms suffered by veterans of the Gulf War (although it is not clear that any of these symptoms are related to Gulf War service, or to each other). The symptoms have been remarkably wide-ranging, and sometimes somewhat ill-defined, but typically include chronic fatigue, loss of muscle control, diarrhea, migraines, dizziness, memory problems and loss of balance.

Related Topics:
Gulf War - Fatigue - Diarrhea - Migraines

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Various causes that have been suggested, some more likely than others:

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• Depleted uranium poisoning
• The side-effects of drugs given for protection against nerve agents
• Autoimmune diseases induced by squalene, an adjuvant used in anthrax vaccines to speed up the development of anthrax immunity.
• Parasites
• Biological or chemical weapons including the nerve gas sarin
• Exposure to pesticides
• Fumes from oil well fires
• Exposure to inhibited red-fuming nitric acid (IRFNA), a rocket fuel/oxidizing agent used in SS-1 Scud (and derived) ballistic missiles, SA-2 Guideline surface-to-air missiles and possibly other pieces of Iraqi military technology. http://www.gulflink.osd.mil/envs/scud_irfna.htm
• Mass hysteria
 
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