Malaise (patient information)

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor-In Chief: Marcelo R. Zacarkim, M.D. [2]

Malaise

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Malaise?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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Overview

Malaise is a generalized feeling of discomfort, illness, or lack of well-being.

What are the symptoms of Malaise?

Malaise is a symptom that can occur with almost any health condition. It may start slowly or quickly, depending on the type of disease. Fatigue (feeling tired) occurs with malaise in many diseases. Along with malaise, you can have a feeling of not having enough energy to do usual activities.

What causes Malaise?

The following lists give examples of the diseases, conditions, and medications that can cause malaise:

SHORT-TERM (ACUTE) INFECTIOUS DISEASE

LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) INFECTIOUS DISEASE

HEART AND LUNG (CARDIOPULMONARY) DISEASE

ORGAN FAILURE

CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE

ENDOCRINE or METABOLIC DISEASE

CANCER

BLOOD DISORDERS

PSYCHIATRIC

MEDICATIONS

Diagnosis

If you have signs or symptoms of an illness, tests may be ordered to confirm the diagnosis. These may include blood tests, x-rays, or other diagnostic tests.

Based on your evaluation and any tests, your healthcare provider will recommend treatment if needed.

When to seek urgent medical care?

Contact your health care provider if:

You have other symptoms with the malaise.

Malaise lasts longer than one week, with or without other symptoms.

Treatment options

If you have severe malaise, contact your health care provider immediately.

Where to find medical care for (condition)?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Malaise

Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003089.htm Template:WH Template:WS