Post-exertional malaise
Post-exertional malaise (pronunciation: post-eks-ur-shuh-nl muh-leiz) is a medical term that refers to a significant exacerbation of symptoms following physical or mental exertion, with symptoms typically worsening 12 to 48 hours after activity and lasting for days or even weeks. It is a hallmark symptom of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
Etymology
The term "post-exertional malaise" is derived from the Latin "post" meaning "after", the Latin "exertional" meaning "to exert or put forth", and the French "malaise" meaning "discomfort or unease".
Symptoms
Post-exertional malaise is characterized by a cluster of symptoms that may include extreme fatigue, pain, cognitive difficulties, unrefreshing sleep, and flu-like symptoms. These symptoms are often triggered by physical or mental activities that a person could easily tolerate before becoming ill.
Related Terms
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): A complex, multi-system, chronic illness that presents with symptoms including severe fatigue, post-exertional malaise, and unrefreshing sleep.
- Fatigue: A state of extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.
- Cognitive difficulties: Problems with memory, attention, and mental processing.
- Unrefreshing sleep: A type of sleep disorder where individuals wake up feeling tired or worn out, despite getting an adequate amount of sleep.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Post-exertional malaise
- Wikipedia's article - Post-exertional malaise
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