10 Symptoms of Food Poisoning
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #5: Fever
Fever occurs when the set point of body temperature is elevated above normal. It is a common and nonspecific symptom that can be seen in many infections. In food poisoning, the presence of a fever suggests that there is an invasive disease.
When the set point of body temperature increases, the body tries to reach the higher temperature. Chills, which cause a sensation of cold, often accompany a fever. The repeated muscle contractions caused by shivering help increase body temperature as the body continuously tries to produce and conserve more heat.
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