How do you know if it's food poisoning or just a bug?

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I've felt fine all day- had cereal for breakfast, had day out at the beach so hot dog for lunch with hot doughnuts.....some crisps since.

Very suddenly, as I was putting daughter to bed , had huge wave of nausea and the heat that goes with it if you know what I mean!?

Haven't been sick but since been on toilet with a lot of watery diarrhoea (sorry if too much info).

How will I know if I have food poisoning or if just a bug? I'm a 37 + 3 and worrying!

Any info/advice would help xxx

I once had viral gastro. Was horrific. Remember doctor said if it's food poisoning comes on within hours and usually goes quickly, virus comes on more gradually and lasts days.

Keep hydrated. Poor you. Hope it is goes soon.

I had food poisoning and couldn't stop being sick. I had gastro when pregnant and again was hanging over the toilet being sick none stop.
If you're not actually being sick then it is neither of these things, probably just a bug. Make sure you drink plenty and rest. Hope you feel better soon.

Thank you!

Weirdly, after that wave of nausea and sitting on the toilet for 20 minutes with the diarrhoea, I now feel pretty normal again! So strange!

Xxx