10 Polymyalgia Rheumatica Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Malaise
Malaise is the feeling of uneasiness, pain, or general discomfort. It is often described by patients as a feeling that “something is not right”. Malaise is often one of the earliest indications of disease or infection. However, it is a non-specific symptom that can be observed in slight to serious ailments such as hypoglycemia, low grade fever, cancer, heart attack, stroke, internal bleeding, and more.
It is thought to be due to pro-inflammatory cytokines and the activation of the immune response. In polymyalgia rheumatica, patients may present with an overall feeling of illness or with flu-like symptoms.
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