What is the difference between the stomach flu and food poisoning?
Stomach flu and food poisoning are very similar conditions, while initial symptoms typically include fever and diarrhea. But a stomach virus can take 24 to 48 hours to develop and can have other symptoms, including:
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Stomach or intestinal cramps
- Joint stiffness
- Weight loss
Food poisoning symptoms can begin to develop 2 to 6 hours after food consumption and other symptoms can include:
- Fatigue
- Muscle aches
- Headache
- Sweating
- Eye swelling
- Difficulty breathing
- Thirst
