Medically Unexplained Symptoms
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Military and other high stress occupations suffer an inordinate occurrence of medically/psychiatrically unexplained fatiguing illnesses that are similar to CFS (e.g., Gulf War illness). The Centers for Disease Control has a CFS Research Program assessing The Health Impact of Chemical Exposures During the Gulf War.
Deployment Health Clinical Center (DHCC) - Medically Unexplained Symptoms
Discusses two clinical practice guidelines developed by the VA and DoD to help primary care clinicians evaluate and manage patients with deployment-related health concerns and medically unexplained symptoms.
Improvement in Care for Patients with Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS)
Online video and slides discussing medically unexplained symptoms in Veterans and how to improve care for this phenomenon.
Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (MUPS) - A Guide for Re-Deploying Service Members
Pamphlet provides examples of MUPS, information on what the military health care community is doing about MUPS and advice for Service Members or Veterans who experience troublesome physical symptoms after a deployment.
VA Special Health Registry Examination Programs
Provides information on health registries for eligible Veterans to determine if health problems may be related to environmental exposures during military service. Registries include Gulf War, depleted uranium, Agent Orange and ionizing radiation.
