What are the possible causes of Gulf War syndrome?
Possible causes include: • chemical warfare agents, particularly nerve gas, or the pyridostigmine bromide, which was given as a preventive measure to soldiers likely to be expose to chemical warfare agents. • psychological factors, such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Veterans with Gulf War syndrome symptoms have high rates of accompanying psychiatric disorders. • other chemical agents, such as smoke from oil well fires, pesticides, depleted uranium or exposure to solvents and corrosive liquids during repair and maintenance.
