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Post Exertional Malaise: causas, sintomas y tratamiento

Esta guia resume causas frecuentes, senales de alerta y cuando acudir al medico para post exertional malaise.

Que puede causar Post Exertional Malaise

1Infections and inflammation — bacterial, viral, or autoimmune triggers activate post exertional malaise
2Metabolic disturbances — hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or blood sugar changes
3Structural or vascular causes — tissue damage, nerve compression, or circulatory problems
4Psychological factors — stress, anxiety, and depression can produce measurable physical post exertional malaise
5Underlying conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid frequently present with post exertional malaise as a core feature

!Sudden, severe post exertional malaise that peaks within seconds to minutes
!Post-exertional malaise accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological changes
!Onset after trauma, head injury, or toxic exposure
!Progressive worsening over days or weeks without a clear cause
!Post-exertional malaise in a high-risk individual (age >65, immunocompromised, or pregnant)

→Post-exertional malaise is sudden, severe, or described as 'the worst you've ever experienced'
→Associated symptoms include fever >39°C, vision changes, confusion, or weakness
→Symptoms persist beyond 72 hours or are progressively worsening

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