Stomach Knowledge Centre
Everything about the stomach in one place — acidity, GIST and stomach cancer, diagnosed by gastroscopy and treated with the least-invasive effective option.
Understanding your Stomach
The stomach can be affected by everyday problems like acidity as well as more serious conditions like GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumour) and stomach cancer. This hub explains the full range in plain language — from medication and endoscopy through to curative surgery.
Persistent stomach symptoms — indigestion, early fullness, weight loss — are sometimes dismissed as "just acidity." Gastroscopy gives a clear, accurate answer, and catching a serious cause early is the single biggest factor in cure.
Common symptoms to watch for
Persistent indigestion or heartburn
Early fullness after small meals
Unexplained weight loss
Vomiting or blood in vomit
Difficulty swallowing
Symptoms lasting more than 2 weeks
Stomach conditions explained
Stomach cancer — what to know
Diagnosis & our approach
Direct camera examination of the stomach lining, with biopsy if needed.
Detailed imaging and sampling of stomach-wall lesions such as GIST.
CT/MRI to stage cancer accurately before treatment planning.
Surgeon, oncologist and pathologist review every cancer case together.
How we treat Stomach conditions
Featured treatment
Gastroscopy
A thin camera examines the food pipe, stomach and duodenum to find the cause of acidity, pain, bleeding or difficulty swallowing — and to take biopsies.
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Real stomach patient stories
Long-standing reflux from a large hiatus hernia fixed by laparoscopic surgery — off daily acid medication.
Read the full case →"After years of acidity, the laparoscopic surgery finally fixed it. Honest advice, no pressure, excellent result."
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Frequently asked questions
Lifestyle and medicines control most cases; for persistent reflux, laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery offers a long-term cure by repairing the valve mechanism.
Surgery is considered when symptoms persist despite medication, return whenever medicines stop, or when a significant hiatus hernia is present.
Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery is a well-established, minimally invasive procedure with a quick recovery in experienced hands.
Long-standing untreated reflux can change the esophageal lining (Barrett's) and slightly raise cancer risk, which is why persistent symptoms should be assessed.
Cost depends on technique, hospital and complexity, so ask for a personalised estimate. Choose an MCh-qualified surgical gastroenterologist with high case volumes — Dr. Avinash Tank has performed 10,000+ GI & bariatric surgeries at Dwarika Hospital, Ahmedabad.
Early signs are often vague — persistent indigestion, early fullness, mild upper-abdomen pain or loss of appetite — which is why ongoing symptoms should be assessed with a gastroscopy.
Chronic H. pylori infection is a major risk factor for stomach cancer; treating the infection reduces that risk.
Yes, when caught early. Surgery with lymph-node clearance, often combined with chemotherapy, offers a strong chance of cure in early-stage disease.
A short, structured check-in on your digestive symptoms — not a diagnosis. Answer honestly; we'll point you to the right information, and flag anything that needs prompt medical attention.
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Dr. Avinash Tank, MBBS · MS (General Surgery) · MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology, SGPGIMS)
SGPGIMS (India's premier GI centre) + advanced training in Japan & South Korea. Super-specialist gastrointestinal, bariatric & cancer surgeon treating stomach conditions at Dwarika Hospital — Gastro, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgery Center.
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