10 Dermatomyositis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #5: Malaise
Malaise is a general feeling of discomfort, pain, or uneasiness. Patients often describe malaise as a feeling that “something is not right” without knowing the exact cause. It is one of the earliest indications of infection or disease.
Malaise is a nonspecific and common symptom that can occur in several conditions, such as hunger, cancer, heart attack, and stroke. Experts believe it is due to the activation of the body’s immune response and the release of proinflammatory cytokines.
Advertisement
