Search results for abdomen
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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.
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Symptoms of stomach cancer
Find out more about the symptoms of stomach cancer and when to see a GP.
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Causes of stomach cancer
Read about who is more likely to get stomach cancer and lifestyle changes that can help prevent it.
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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.
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Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is cosmetic surgery to improve the shape of the tummy area (abdomen).
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Read about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and how to treat the symptoms, which include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.