Malaise: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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This document explains malaise, a general feeling of being unwell, and details its symptoms and various causes. It covers different aspects of malaise, such as its sudden or gradual onset, and its range from mild to severe. The document outlines common causes like overexertion, decreased activity, and viral infections, in addition to chronic medical conditions including chronic fatigue syndrome and diabetes, and includes examples like jet lag.
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Malaise is a general feeling of being unwell. It is a symptom, not a condition. describe malaise in different ways, descriptions tend to involve one or more of the following elements: - discomfort - pain - illness - [depression](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/kc/depression-causes-symp...
Malaise is a general feeling of being unwell. It is a symptom, not a condition. describe malaise in different ways, descriptions tend to involve one or more of the following elements: - discomfort - pain - illness - [depression](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/kc/depression-causes-symptoms-treatments-8933) - [fatigue](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248002.php) These symptoms may appear suddenly, or they may come on very gradually. Also, for some people, malaise comes and goes, while for others it is lasting. Malaise may be mild to severe. In some cases, it is so severe that it interferes with a person's work performance, family life, and other relationships. Causes ------ Many issues can cause malaise. Some general causes include: - overexertion - decreased physical activity - [jet lag](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165339.php) - viral infections - medications, with malaise being a side effect - drug withdrawal - chronic medical conditions - [mental health](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154543.php) conditions - pregnancy - aging Some chronic medical conditions that can cause malaise include: - chronic [anemia](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/158800.php) - [chronic fatigue syndrome](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/184802.php) - [fibromyalgia](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/147083.php) - [diabetes](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323627.php) - [kidney disease](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172179.php) - liver disease - [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323064.php) - [hepatitis A](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/308421.php) or[ C](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/294705.php) - [HIV](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/311323.php) - [AIDS](https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/17131.php)
