Malaise
Malaise is characterized by feelings of discomfort, illness, and overall weakness. It often happens in concurrence with fatigue and the inability to restore healthy energy levels even with enough rest. Its onset may be sudden or develop gradually, persisting for long periods. Due to the multitude of factors that can cause malaise, it isn’t easy to determine its trigger. For example, whenever the body undergoes disruptions like injuries or disease, it’s possible to experience malaise.
Medical conditions like HIV, AIDS, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, hepatitis, severe anemia, cardiovascular diseases, COPD, liver disease, cancer, parasitic infections, and diabetes can also result in malaise. In addition, specific mental disorders, such as anxiety and depression, may also lead to its onset. Moreover, it’s common to experience malaise when taking medications like anticonvulsants, beta-blockers, antihistamines, and antidepressants alongside other drugs.
Since malaise isn’t exactly a disease but a sign or symptom of an illness, the cause usually determines the best course of action. However, some lifestyle practices like getting sufficient rest, regularly exercising, adopting a balanced diet, and managing stress can all help reduce its impact. If it’s linked to another condition, the treatment of the trigger should relieve its symptoms too.
