Dizziness is a physical sensation describing a range of feelings from faintness to weakness and unsteadiness. Malaise refers to a general feeling of discomfort and compromised sense of well-being. Dizziness and malaise often occur together however they are also symptoms of a bigger medical condition. The Mayo Clinic indicates that dizziness and malaise are common reasons for seeking medical treatment and intervention course is dependent upon the severity of co-occurring symptoms.
Vertigo
An impaired sense of balance causing dizziness is influenced by the signals connecting the eyes, sensory nerves and inner ear. The Mayo Clinic indicates that vertigo is one reason for dizziness to occur due to an imbalance in the sensory connections. Vertigo is a false sense of motion or spinning that when severe may often cause nausea and vomiting. Nerve structure imbalance and inflammation in the inner ear are associated with vertigo and the feeling of dizziness.
Pneumonia And Influenza
The University of Maryland Medical Center indicates that malaise is a symptom that may be present in a variety of health conditions and it is often preceded by fatigue. Common conditions malaise may occur, including pneumonia and influenza. Pneumonia is a respiratory condition accompanied by lung inflammation. Pneumonia may become a serious condition requiring medical intervention. Influenza is a viral infection of the nose, throat and lungs. Influenza is also a condition that may require medical intervention. Malaise may present as an initial symptom to either condition, however dizziness is not commonly associated with pneumonia or influenza.
Blood Pressure Changes
A sudden drop in blood pressure may cause dizziness and malaise. The National Library of Medicine explains that although blood pressure continually changes depending on activity level and individual state, sudden pressure drops prevent the appropriate amount of blood to pump through the body. An overwhelming sense of discomfort and feeling of unsteadiness may occur due to this change. This is also a consideration for some people when they sit up too quickly from a seated position. If sudden blood pressure changes occur regularly, medical intervention may be needed.
Congestive Heart Failure
The University of Maryland Medical Center recognizes that serious medical conditions may exist, resulting in continuous malaise. Congestive heart failure is a condition of such that causes the heart to no longer pump blood to the rest of the body. Accompanying symptoms of congestive heart failure include dizziness and malaise as well as swelling of the abdomen and feet, and shortness of breath.
