Weakness and General Malaise
Weakness and general malaise are among the characteristic symptoms of food poisoning. Malaise is the general feeling of being unwell and can also encompass being weak and having a discomforting feeling overall. People afflicted with malaise feel symptoms similar to fatigue but have an uneasy sensation that something’s wrong.
A person afflicted with foodborne disease reacts to ward off the infection that has invaded the body. The body produces chemical messengers known as cytokines. Cytokines regulate the body’s immune response to any infection, and they do this by directing the immune cells where to go and how to act. Aside from this, the cytokines send signals to the brain triggering other symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, and pain or general malaise. This indicates that the body responds to the threat by prioritizing the identified infection.
Resting is one way to combat weakness and malaise efficiently. Resting after the onset of symptoms will help the body heal faster, including eating bland-tasting food so as not to trigger other bodily reactions. Stay hydrated by drinking clear broth, cold water, and other fluids that can replace electrolytes.
