Not old men, not kids. Fitness expert names the people who are 'invisible patients' : 'Nobody is asking the actual question...'

Across countless Indian households, mothers often become the most overlooked patients despite carrying the emotional and physical burden of the family for decades. Fitness coach Sanya Wadhera recently highlighted how women, especially mothers in middle age, quietly suffer from multiple health conditions while rarely receiving meaningful attention for the root causes behind them.

According to Wadhera, many Indian women gradually develop chronic illnesses as they age. Joint pain begins in their fifties, thyroid disorders follow soon after, and conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and bone weakness slowly become a part of daily life. Over time, these women end up visiting several doctors, consuming multiple medicines every day, and spending thousands of rupees each month simply to manage symptoms rather than restore their health.

Years of Nutritional Neglect

One of the biggest concerns raised was the complete lack of detailed health investigations for mothers. Most routine medical tests remain limited to basic sugar levels, cholesterol readings, and hemoglobin counts. Important markers such as Vitamin D deficiency, Vitamin B12 levels, fasting insulin, and deeper metabolic indicators are often ignored for years.


As a result, nutritional deficiencies continue silently in the background for decades. By the time symptoms become severe, the body has already undergone long-term damage affecting bones, muscles, hormones, and energy levels.

Mothers Who Always Ate Last

Wadhera also pointed out how many Indian mothers spend years prioritising everyone else’s meals while neglecting their own nutrition. Their eating habits are built around family routines rather than personal health.

For many women, meals become whatever remains after feeding children, spouses, and elderly relatives. Protein intake stays extremely low, balanced nutrition disappears, and hunger itself becomes secondary. Over time, this self-neglect turns into a lifestyle pattern where mothers stop recognising their own physical needs.

Medicines Without Lifestyle Changes

Another major issue highlighted was the dependence on medicines while the original causes continue unchecked. Blood pressure tablets, diabetes medication, and supplements may temporarily control symptoms, but poor nutrition, inactivity, stress, and muscle loss remain unaddressed.

Instead of only adding more prescriptions, Wadhera stressed the need for a complete health reset. Proper blood investigations, nutritious meals rich in protein and micronutrients, and regular strength training can significantly improve long-term well-being.

A Reminder This Mother’s Day

The message ultimately served as a reminder that mothers deserve focused care, not just occasional appreciation. After spending decades looking after everyone else, many women now need family members who will finally prioritise their health, nutrition, and recovery before chronic illness completely takes over.