Gulf War syndrome
Veterans' mysterious ailment
Gulf War syndrome refers to a cluster of chronic, unexplained symptoms reported by veterans of the 1990–91 Persian Gulf War—fatigue, muscle pain, cognitive problems, headaches, and respiratory issues.
The cause remains disputed, with theories ranging from chemical weapon exposure to burn pit smoke to experimental vaccines.
Also called Gulf War illness.
- mystery illnessSickness defying diagnosis
- sick soldiersMilitary personnel with illness
- veteransFormer armed forces members
- illnessState of poor health
- undiagnosedNot yet medically named
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Gulf War syndromefull health
clean bill of health · wellness · robust health · perfect health · asymptomatic
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