Persian Gulf syndrome


Gulf War syndrome

a syndrome of various health problems experienced by U.S. military personnel after serving in the Persian Gulf conflict of 1991; includes fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, headaches, dyspnea, memory loss, and diarrhea; thought to be related to exposure to low levels of neurotoxins, including sarin, pesticides, and pyridostigmine bromide (the latter supplied to troops as a protective anti-toxin). Synonym(s): Desert Storm syndrome, Persian Gulf syndrome
A condition described in veterans of the Gulf War

Persian Gulf,

location of war where the syndrome was first experienced. Persian Gulf syndrome - various symptoms experienced by veterans of the Persian Gulf War.