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  • Tests for stomach cancer and next steps

    Find out more about the tests to look for stomach cancer and the next steps.

  • Symptoms of stomach cancer

    Find out more about the symptoms of stomach cancer and when to see a GP.

  • Causes of stomach cancer

    Read about who is more likely to get stomach cancer and lifestyle changes that can help prevent it.

  • Belly dancing exercise video

    Get your hips moving with this belly dancing for beginners home workout video from the NHS Fitness Studio, where you can find a range of workout routines to suit you, whether your aim is to lose weight, improve your overall fitness, or de-stress.

  • Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)

    A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is cosmetic surgery to improve the shape of the tummy area (abdomen).

  • Umbilical hernia repair

    A hernia is where an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. Umbilical hernias are in or near the belly button (navel).

  • Peritonitis

    Find out about peritonitis, which is inflammation of the thin layer of tissue that lines the inside of your abdomen (tummy), called the peritoneum.

  • Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula

    Oesophageal atresia is a rare birth defect that affects a baby's oesophagus (the tube through which food passes from the mouth to the stomach).

  • Laparoscopy (keyhole surgery)

    Find out more about laparoscopy, a type of keyhole surgical procedure that uses small cuts to perform surgery inside the tummy and pelvis.

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

    Read about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and how to treat the symptoms, which include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.