You increase your chances of getting diarrhea if you:
·Consume contaminated food and water
·Travel abroad to other countries, especially to developing countries or underdeveloped countries
·Are a Child: Children are likely to have diarrhea because their immune system is not fully developed and they are particularly vulnerable to bacterial and viral infections.
·Take certain medications, including-- antibiotics, cancer drugs, and antacids that have magnesium.
·Have certain health conditions, including—diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, endocrine diseases, colon cancer