Fever
Most people believe that running a fever is bad. However, running a slightly higher temperature with food poisoning is good. A fever of 37 degrees Celsius and up indicates that body’s fighting off the infection. In addition, the higher body temperature makes it more difficult for the bacteria to propagate as the conditions aren’t suitable.
The body produces pyrogens that trigger its response and elevates the overall body temperature. These substances trick the brain into thinking that the body is colder, thus necessitating more heat and losing less. This leads to a higher body temperature which the body recognizes as fever. Also, the increase in body temperature stimulates the production of more white blood cells, which swarm to fight off the bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.
While fever, in this case, is a good sign that the body’s warding off threats, it still can cause discomfort. In addition, medicines such as naproxen, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen can be taken. Another way to manage fever and its possible complications includes drinking electrolyte-rich liquids, which would restore some balance to the body.
