Usually, diarrhea is caused by a virus that infects the gut. Some people call it intestinal flu or stomach flu.. It can also happen due to: 1  Alcohol abuse. 2  Allergies to certain foods. 3  Diabetes. 4  Diseases of the intestines (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis). 5  Eating foods that upset the digestive system.
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