Which term describes a general feeling of being unwell with no specific cause?

• A. Malaise
• B. Fatigue
• C. Aches
• D. Discomfort

Answer: (A)

Recognizing when a patient describes a vague sense of illness without a specific symptom. The correct term is malaise because it specifically denotes a general feeling of being unwell or uneasy without a defined cause. Fatigue means tiredness or lack of energy, which is about how tired someone feels rather than a broad sense of illness. Aches refer to pain in the body, which is a specific symptom. Discomfort is a broad, subjective feeling of unease that can be more localized or related to a particular issue. Malaise best captures that overall, nonspecific sense of not feeling well.