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| '''For the WikiDoc page on Malaise, click [[Malaise|here]]'''
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| ==Overview==
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| [[Malaise]] is a generalized feeling of discomfort, illness, or lack of well-being.
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| ==What are the symptoms of Malaise?==
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| Malaise is a symptom that can occur with almost any health condition. It may start slowly or quickly, depending on the type of disease.
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| [[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.
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| ==What causes Malaise?==
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| The following lists give examples of the diseases, conditions, and medications that can cause malaise:
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| SHORT-TERM (ACUTE) INFECTIOUS DISEASE
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| *Acute bronchitis or pneumonia
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| *Acute viral syndrome
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| *Infectious mononucleosis (EBV)
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| *Influenza
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| *Lyme disease
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| LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) INFECTIOUS DISEASE
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| *AIDS
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| *Chronic active hepatitis
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| *Disease caused by parasites
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| *Tuberculosis
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| HEART AND LUNG (CARDIOPULMONARY) DISEASE
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| *Congestive heart failure
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| *COPD
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| ORGAN FAILURE
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| *Acute or chronic kidney disease
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| *Acute or chronic liver disease
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| CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE
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| *Rheumatoid arthritis
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| *Sarcoidosis
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| *Systemic lupus erythematosus
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| ENDOCRINE or METABOLIC DISEASE
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| *Adrenal gland dysfunction
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| *Diabetes
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| *Pituitary gland dysfunction (rare)
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| *Thyroid disease
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| CANCER
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| *Leukemia
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| *Lymphoma (cancer that starts in the lymph system)
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| *Solid tumor cancers, such as colon cancer
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| BLOOD DISORDERS
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| *Severe anemia
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| PSYCHIATRIC
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| *Depression
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| *Dysthymia
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| MEDICATIONS
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| *Anticonvulsant (antiseizure) medications
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| *Antihistamines
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| *Beta blockers (medications used to treat heart disease or high blood pressure)
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| *Psychiatric medications
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| *Treatments involving several medications
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| ==Diagnosis==
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| 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.
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| Based on your evaluation and any tests, your healthcare provider will recommend treatment if needed.
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| ==Sources==
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| http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003089.htm
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