New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- It's a typical Friday afternoon: you're busy with work, family, and a long to-do list, and you notice discomfort in your abdomen; you might think it's just stress or something you ate, hoping it will go away. If this sounds familiar, many women often feel abdominal pain and don't take it seriously; however, that dull ache or sharp pain could be critical. Recognising when abdominal pain is more than just "normal" can affect your health.

"Women tend to manage pain silently and prioritise family and responsibilities over their own health," Dr Pankaj Sharma, Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgeon from Fortis Hospital, explains to Health Shots. This silence can lead to critical delays in diagnosis and treatment, often result...