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1 Viruses such as the flu, norovirus, or rotavirus . Rotavirus is the most common cause of acute diarrhea in children. 2  Parasites, which are tiny organisms found in contaminated food or water.  Medicines such as antibiotics, cancer drugs, and antacids that contain magnesium.
Many medications, such as antibiotics, can cause diarrhea. Antibiotics destroy both good and bad bacteria, which can disturb the natural balance of bacteria in your intestines. Other drugs that cause diarrhea are cancer drugs and antacids with magnesium.