Warning Signs Of Food Poisoning

Weakness

One of the potential symptoms of food poisoning is a feeling of weakness throughout the body. Patients might also feel concentrated weakness in certain areas, like specific muscle groups are being targeted. A general feeling of weakness in the body isn't typically cause for concern, provided it's not accompanied by more concrete neurological symptoms. Being tired and feeling weak is common when an individual is fighting off an illness caused by a contaminant. On the other hand, specific muscle weakness is neurological in origin. If an individual is experiencing neurological symptoms of food poisoning, they must seek emergency medical attention. It's possible their food was contaminated by an organism that is now either infecting their brain or causing dangerous pressure to accumulate in the brain. General body weakness occurs during food poisoning because the body releases substances called cytokines, which act as chemical messengers to help fight the infection. Individuals might also become tired if they lose their appetite and don't eat during the illness.

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