Symptoms of Gulf War syndrome

List of symptoms of Gulf War syndrome:

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Gulf War syndrome includes the 10 symptoms listed below:

• Depression
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Chronic fatigue
• Cognitive dysfunction
• Bronchitis
• Asthma
• Fibromyalgia
• Alcohol abuse
• Anxiety disorder
• Sexual discomfort

Note that Gulf War syndrome symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Gulf War syndrome signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

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Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

Click on any of the symptoms below to see a full list of other causes including diseases, medical conditions, toxins, drug interactions, or drug side effect causes of that symptom.

• Alcohol abuse - see all causes of Alcohol abuse
• Anxiety disorder - see all causes of Anxiety disorder
• Asthma - see all causes of Asthma
• Bronchitis - see all causes of Bronchitis
• Chronic fatigue - see all causes of Fatigue
• Cognitive dysfunction - see all causes of Cognitive impairment
• Depression - see all causes of Depressive symptoms
• Sexual discomfort - see all causes of Painful intercourse

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Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Gulf War syndrome:

Facts About the Persian Gulf War Study: CDC-OC (Excerpt)

Researchers found that in comparison with those who did not serve in the Gulf War, Gulf War military personnel from Iowa were more likely to report symptoms suggestive of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, bronchitis, asthma, fibromyalgia, alcohol abuse, anxiety disorder, and sexual discomfort. Investigators also found that service in the Persian Gulf War substantially affected the self-reported assessment of quality of life and functional health status. Among the Persian Gulf War veterans, researchers found relatively few differences between the frequency of medical and psychiatric conditions reported by National Guard or Reserve members and regular military personnel. (Source: excerpt from Facts About the Persian Gulf War Study: CDC-OC)

Facts About the Persian Gulf War Study: CDC-OC (Excerpt)

The medical and psychiatric conditions identified in the study appear to have had a measurable impact on the functional activity and daily lives of Persian Gulf veterans. (Source: excerpt from Facts About the Persian Gulf War Study: CDC-OC)

Medical articles and books on symptoms:

These general reference articles may be of interest in relation to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:

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About signs and symptoms of Gulf War syndrome:

The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Gulf War syndrome. This signs and symptoms information for Gulf War syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Gulf War syndrome signs or Gulf War syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Gulf War syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Gulf War syndrome symptoms.