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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.
A few of the more common causes of diarrhea include the following: 1  Bacterial and viral infections. 2  Food intolerance. 3  Medicine Diarrhea can be a side effect of many medicines, particularly antibiotics.  Intestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease or celiac disease.