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Havana syndrome: will we ever understand what happened?
Mar 21, 2024
Explore the baffling Havana syndrome affecting US diplomats with symptoms like dizziness, nausea, and severe headaches. Unraveling the mystery of Havana syndrome and its impact on brain function. Delve into theories surrounding affected individuals, treatability of functional neurological disorders, and the US government's response. Investigate the enigmatic Havana syndrome with theories of a secret weapon or psychogenic illness, lacking a definitive answer.
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- Havana syndrome symptoms may result from targeted microwave attacks, sparking debates on the cause.
- Functional neurological disorders like triple PD could explain Havana syndrome, emphasizing brain function over structure.
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Origins and Symptoms of Havana Syndrome
Since 2016, the mysterious condition known as Havana syndrome has affected diplomats and officials, predominantly from the US embassy in Havana. Those afflicted report experiencing symptoms like dizziness, nausea, severe headaches, and in some cases, severe disabilities, believed to have been caused by targeted attacks using a secret microwave weapon. Despite hundreds of reported cases, the exact cause remains unknown, with theories ranging from mass hysteria to physical brain damage.
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