Last Updated:April 06, 2025, 07:36 IST

Regular health check-ups and self-care can help prevent and detect these commonly ignored health issues.

There are many disorders, which are seen in men and women, but are neglected by many, thinking they are not important, until fully blown. Dr Danny Laliwala-Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre shares the mistakes we make and ignore:

Commonly Ignored Health Issues in Men

1. Mental Health: Men often neglect their mental health, leading to depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

2. Prostate Health: Regular check-ups for prostate cancer and enlarged prostate are often ignored. PSA ,a blood test should be done after the age of 50 years.

3. Liver disorders: Fatty liver is becoming very common, an ultrasound along with blood tests can be done to rule out liver disorders.

4. Sleep Apnea: Men often overlook sleep apnea, which can lead to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cognitive impairment

5. Hypertension: Men often ignore high blood pressure, which can lead to cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disease.

7. Oral Health: Men often neglect their oral health, leading to gum disease, tooth decay, and oral cancer.

Commonly Ignored Health Issues in Women:

1. Mental Health: Women often neglect their mental health, leading to depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

2. Bone Density: Women often ignore bone density tests, leading to osteoporosis and increased risk of fractures.

3. Cervical Health: Women often neglect regular Pap smears and HPV vaccinations, leading to cervical cancer.

4. Heart Health: Women often ignore heart disease symptoms, leading to cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and strokes.

5. Pelvic Floor Health: Women often ignore pelvic floor disorders like incontinence and prolapse

Commonly Ignored Health Issues in Both Men and Women:

1. Chronic Pain: Both men and women often neglect chronic pain, leading to decreased quality of life and mental health issues.

2. Digestive Health: Both men and women often ignore digestive issues like IBS, acid reflux, constipation and gut health.

3. Allergies: Both men and women often neglect allergies, leading to respiratory issues, skin problems, and anaphylaxis.

4. Eye Health: Both men and women often ignore eye health, leading to vision loss, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration.

5. Hearing Health: Both men and women often neglect hearing health, leading to hearing loss, tinnitus, and cognitive decline.

Remember, regular health check-ups and self-care can help prevent and detect these commonly ignored health issues.

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April 06, 2025, 07:36 IST