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Gulf War SyndromeAka: Gulf War Illnesses

Epidemiology
1. Veterans of Persian Gulf War (8/90-6/91)
2. 25,000 troops with unexplained symptoms post exposure
Etiology
1. Thought to be related to Neurotoxin exposure
2. Ammunition detonated in March 1991
  1. Ammunition dump contained Sarin
  2. Likely 100,000 troops exposed
Symptoms
1. Fatigue
2. Headache
3. Joint pain
4. Stiffness
5. Muscle pain
6. Hair Loss
7. General weakness
8. Nasal and sinus congestion
9. Diarrhea
10. Excessive Flatulence
11. Abdominal Pain
12. Memory problems
13. Impaired concentration
14. Word finding
15. Insomnia
Resources
1. Web Resources
  1. http://www.gulflink.osd.mil
2. Veterans assistance:
  1. VA: 800-749-9387
  2. DOD: 800-796-9699
3. Medical Providers: (DOD) 800-472-6719
References
1. (1995) MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 44:443

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