| Disease | Injury | Nutrition | Poison |
| Special Topic | Surgery | Symptoms | Test |
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| Overview | Treatment |
Malaise |
| Definition: |
| Malaise is a generalized feeling of discomfort, illness, or lack of well-being that can be associated with a disease state. It can be accompanied by a sensation of exhaustion or inadequate energy to accomplish usual activities.
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| Alternative Names: |
| General ill feeling |
| Considerations: |
| Malaise is a nonspecific symptom that can occur with almost any significant infectious, metabolic (endocrine), or systemic disorder. The onset may be slow or rapid depending on the nature of the disease. Fatigue accompanies malaise in many common diseases. |
| Common Causes: |
The following lists give examples of the diseases and conditions that can cause malaise. ACUTE INFECTIOUS DISEASE
CHRONIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE
CARDIOPULMONARY ORGAN FAILURE
CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE ENDOCRINE or METABOLIC
NEOPLASTIC
BLOOD DISORDERS
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Reviewed By: Bridget Martell, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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