Malaise

Malaise is a term used to refer to a general state of discomfort, tiredness, or illness. It is a symptom of many illnesses, including influenza and diabetes mellitus.

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Colloquially, malaise has been referred to as "the creeping crud" (especially in reference to the malaise caused by non-fatal communicable diseases such as influenza and the common cold). This usage may have originated in folk medicine.

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