India, Jan. 4 -- Severe lower abdominal pain is often brushed off as "just bad period cramps," but in some cases, it can be a sign of something far more serious. Appendicitis is notorious for mimicking menstrual pain, and many people experiencing a worsening appendix mistake it for an unusually painful cycle - sometimes until the condition becomes dangerous. Knowing how appendicitis pain behaves differently, and understanding when period pain crosses a red flag line, can be crucial in getting timely medical help.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, is breaking down the key differences between appendicitis and menstrual cramps, helping people recognise when period pain may signal something more ...