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Digesting the differences In the end, whether it's a rogue shrimp cocktail or a sinister sip of something, knowing the difference between food poisoning and poisoning can save you a lot of trouble (and maybe a trip to the ER).
Food poisoning symptoms kick in like a bad joke, usually within hours of eating the dodgy dish.
Chemical or toxic poisoning, however, can be a bit more cloak-and-dagger, with symptoms that range from mild (headaches, dizziness) to severe (seizures, unconsciousness) depending on the toxin.
However, treating chemical or toxic poisoning is more like defusing a bomb.
But is it food poisoning, or something more sinister like poisoning-poisoning? On the flip side, poisoning (of the non-food variety) often involves ingesting toxic substances, chemicals, or heavy metals.
Food poisoning is usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites hitching a ride on your last meal.
While both can make you feel like you're on a never-ending rollercoaster, the cause of your distress is the first clue in telling them apart.
Food poisoning, while miserable, often runs its course with rest, hydration, and some good old TLC..
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