I Tried Sugarcane Juice During Loose Motion — Here’s What Surprised Me

A few months ago, after a roadside lunch gone wrong, I found myself running to the bathroom more than I’d like to admit. My stomach was in chaos, and I was desperate for something soothing. That’s when my neighbour suggested sugarcane juice. Honestly, I hesitated — a sweet, cold drink during diarrhea? Sounded like asking for trouble. But curiosity (and thirst) won.

The first sip felt like a relief. Cool, slightly earthy, and refreshing. It made me think about why this drink is so beloved in India, not just for taste but for how it restores energy. Later, I learned it’s packed with potassium, magnesium, and natural sugars — great for rehydration in mild cases. I even saw people praising its gut-friendly nature on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNGIPeyMn7e/

But here’s the thing — sugarcane juice isn’t always the hero we want it to be. If loose motion is caused by infection, its sugar content can feed the problem. And let’s not forget hygiene — street vendors don’t always follow the cleanest practices. I read a discussion on LinkedIn about natural hydration that echoed these concerns: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/askdocdoc_sugarcane-juice-is-often-hailed-as-a-natural-activity-7359576762751602690-HZod?

There’s also a balanced take on Threads, where someone shared a smart tip: drink it in small amounts, and only from a trusted source. Here’s that conversation: https://www.threads.com/@askdocdoc/post/DNGIPwft3om

I’ve since noticed the debate popping up everywhere. On Twitter, people ask if it’s “nature’s electrolyte” or a risky gamble: https://twitter.com/AskDoctors24/status/1953811045027316052. On Facebook, folks share their own “saved me” or “made it worse” stories: https://www.facebook.com/122099392514743210/posts/122136292784743210. And on Pinterest, I even saw recipes that use sugarcane juice in soups and light broths: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/928445279436955918

After my own experiment, I’d say sugarcane juice can be a friend — but only if you’re careful. Keep it fresh, keep it clean, and keep it small. And skip it if you’ve got fever or symptoms that scream infection.

For a deeper dive with medical insights tailored to Indian readers, I recommend this guide from AskDocDoc: https://askdocdoc.com/articles/807-can-we-drink-sugarcane-juice-during-loose-motion-a-detailed-guide-for-indian-readers