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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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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

Acute bronchitis or pneumonia
Acute viral syndrome
Infectious mononucleosis (EBV)
Influenza
Lyme disease

LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) INFECTIOUS DISEASE

AIDS
Chronic active hepatitis
Disease caused by parasites
Tuberculosis

HEART AND LUNG (CARDIOPULMONARY) DISEASE

Congestive heart failure
COPD

ORGAN FAILURE

Acute or chronic kidney disease
Acute or chronic liver disease

CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE

Rheumatoid arthritis
Sarcoidosis
Systemic lupus erythematosus

ENDOCRINE or METABOLIC DISEASE

Adrenal gland dysfunction
Diabetes
Pituitary gland dysfunction (rare)
Thyroid disease

CANCER

Leukemia
Lymphoma (cancer that starts in the lymph system)
Solid tumor cancers, such as colon cancer

BLOOD DISORDERS

Severe anemia

PSYCHIATRIC

Depression
Dysthymia

MEDICATIONS

Anticonvulsant (antiseizure) medications
Antihistamines
Beta blockers (medications used to treat heart disease or high blood pressure)
Psychiatric medications
Treatments involving several 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.

Sources

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

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+'''For the WikiDoc page on Malaise, click [[Malaise|here]]'''
+==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
+*Acute bronchitis or pneumonia
+*Acute viral syndrome
+*Infectious mononucleosis (EBV)
+*Influenza
+*Lyme disease
+LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) INFECTIOUS DISEASE
+*AIDS
+*Chronic active hepatitis
+*Disease caused by parasites
+*Tuberculosis
+HEART AND LUNG (CARDIOPULMONARY) DISEASE
+*Congestive heart failure
+*COPD
+ORGAN FAILURE
+*Acute or chronic kidney disease
+*Acute or chronic liver disease
+CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE
+*Rheumatoid arthritis
+*Sarcoidosis
+*Systemic lupus erythematosus
+ENDOCRINE or METABOLIC DISEASE
+*Adrenal gland dysfunction
+*Diabetes
+*Pituitary gland dysfunction (rare)
+*Thyroid disease
+CANCER
+*Leukemia
+*Lymphoma (cancer that starts in the lymph system)
+*Solid tumor cancers, such as colon cancer
+BLOOD DISORDERS
+*Severe anemia
+PSYCHIATRIC
+*Depression
+*Dysthymia
+MEDICATIONS
+*Anticonvulsant (antiseizure) medications
+*Antihistamines
+*Beta blockers (medications used to treat heart disease or high blood pressure)
+*Psychiatric medications
+*Treatments involving several 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.
+==Sources==
+http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003089.htm
+[[Category:Patient information]]
+[[Category:Primary care]]
+[[Category:Emotion]]
+[[Category:Needs content]]
+{{WH}}
+{{WS}}