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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.
Diarrhea has many causes. It can be due to stress, viral infection, bacteria ingested from food, parasites and food poisoning. Some foods can also cause diarrhea, especially when taken in amounts way above what is commonly normal.