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'''For the WikiDoc page on Malaise, click [[Malaise|here]]''' | |||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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==What are the symptoms of Malaise?== | ==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. | 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 | [[Fatigue]] (feeling tired) occurs with malaise in many [[disease]]s. Along with malaise, you can have a feeling of not having enough energy to do usual activities. | ||
==What causes Malaise?== | ==What causes Malaise?== | ||
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SHORT-TERM (ACUTE) INFECTIOUS DISEASE | SHORT-TERM (ACUTE) INFECTIOUS DISEASE | ||
*Acute bronchitis or pneumonia | *[[Acute bronchitis]] or [[pneumonia]] | ||
*Acute viral syndrome | *Acute viral syndrome | ||
*Infectious mononucleosis (EBV) | *Infectious mononucleosis ([[EBV]]) | ||
*Influenza | *[[Influenza]] | ||
*Lyme disease | *[[Lyme disease]] | ||
LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) INFECTIOUS DISEASE | LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) INFECTIOUS DISEASE | ||
*AIDS | *[[AIDS]] | ||
*Chronic active hepatitis | *[[Chronic active hepatitis]] | ||
*Disease caused by | *Disease caused by [[parasite]]s | ||
*Tuberculosis | *[[Tuberculosis]] | ||
HEART AND LUNG (CARDIOPULMONARY) DISEASE | HEART AND LUNG (CARDIOPULMONARY) DISEASE | ||
*Congestive heart failure | *[[Congestive heart failure]] | ||
*COPD | *[[COPD]] | ||
ORGAN FAILURE | ORGAN FAILURE | ||
*Acute or chronic kidney disease | *[[acute kidney failure|Acute]] or [[chronic kidney disease]] | ||
*Acute or chronic liver disease | *Acute or [[chronic liver disease]] | ||
CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE | CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE | ||
*Rheumatoid arthritis | *[[Rheumatoid arthritis]] | ||
*Sarcoidosis | *[[Sarcoidosis]] | ||
*Systemic lupus erythematosus | *[[Systemic lupus erythematosus]] | ||
ENDOCRINE or METABOLIC DISEASE | ENDOCRINE or METABOLIC DISEASE | ||
*Adrenal gland dysfunction | *Adrenal gland dysfunction | ||
*Diabetes | *[[Diabetes]] | ||
*Pituitary gland dysfunction (rare) | *[[Pituitary gland dysfunction]] (rare) | ||
*Thyroid disease | *[[Thyroid disease]] | ||
CANCER | CANCER | ||
*Leukemia | *[[Leukemia]] | ||
*Lymphoma (cancer that starts in the lymph system) | *[[Lymphoma]] (cancer that starts in the lymph system) | ||
*Solid tumor cancers, such as colon cancer | *Solid tumor cancers, such as [[colon cancer]] | ||
BLOOD DISORDERS | BLOOD DISORDERS | ||
*Severe anemia | *[[Severe anemia]] | ||
PSYCHIATRIC | PSYCHIATRIC | ||
*Depression | *[[Depression]] | ||
*Dysthymia | *[[Dysthymia]] | ||
MEDICATIONS | MEDICATIONS | ||
*Anticonvulsant (antiseizure) medications | *[[Anticonvulsant]] (antiseizure) medications | ||
* | *[[Antihistamine]]s | ||
*Beta | *[[Beta blocker]]s (medications used to treat heart disease or high blood pressure) | ||
*Psychiatric medications | *Psychiatric medications | ||
*Treatments involving several medications | *Treatments involving several medications | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
If you have signs or symptoms of an illness, tests may be ordered to confirm the diagnosis. These may include blood | If you have signs or symptoms of an illness, tests may be ordered to confirm the diagnosis. These may include [[blood test]]s, [[x-ray]]s, or other diagnostic tests. | ||
Based on your evaluation and any tests, your healthcare provider will recommend treatment if needed. | 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)?== | |||
[http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Condition}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Malaise] | |||
==Sources== | |||
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003089.htm | |||
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{{WS}} | {{WS}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:37, 29 July 2020
For the WikiDoc page on Malaise, click here
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor-In Chief: Marcelo R. Zacarkim, M.D. [2]
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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
ORGAN FAILURE
- Acute or chronic kidney disease
- Acute or chronic liver disease
CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE
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
PSYCHIATRIC
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.
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