Table 4.
Diagnoses of conditions in 269 Gulf veterans whose main diagnosis was classified in chapter 18 (Symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings) of ICD-10. Values are numbers (percentages) of patients
| Coding group (ICD-10) | Illness or group of conditions | Main diagnosis in chapter 18 (n=269) | No other main diagnosis (n=90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| R00-09 | Involving circulatory and respiratory systems | 46 (17) | 13 (14) |
| R10-19 | Involving digestive system and abdomen | 16 (6) | 5 (6) |
| R20-23 | Involving skin and subcutaneous tissue | 23 (9) | 7 (8) |
| R25-29 | Involving nervous and musculoskeletal systems | 9 (3) | 3 (3) |
| R30-39 | Involving urinary system | 10 (4) | 3 (3) |
| R40-46 | Involving cognition, perception, emotional state, and behaviour | 98 (36) | 46 (51) |
| R41 and R45 | Symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness and those involving emotional state | 94 (35) | 45 (50) |
| R47-49 | Involving speech and voice | 1 (0.4) | 1 (1) |
| R50-69 | General symptoms and signs | 191 (70) | 61 (68) |
| R53 | Malaise and fatigue | 142 (53) | 51 (57) |
Some patients had several conditions.