Glossary - S
Salpingectomy: The removal of the fallopian tube during surgery.
Side effects: Problems that occur when medication or a treatment goes beyond the desired effect or problems that occur as well as the desired effct of the treatment/medication. All medications will have their side effects printed on the information leaflet. If you are ever unsure about this, please speak to your doctor or pharmacists or ring NHS direct (0845 46 47).
Sigmoidoscopy: A procedure where a telescope is inserted through the back passage (bottom) and into the sigmoid colon (lower part of the intestine/bowel) to investigate for illness.
Surgery: The treating of medical problems or illness through manual treatment – e.g. physically touching or cutting into the body. Usually is done under general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic so the patient doesn’t feel pain during it. Surgery normally carries risks.
Symptom: Evidence of disease or illness that is only apparent to the patient. A doctor can see a sign of disease or illness - for example a swollen ankle, but only the patient will know if it hurts (symptom). Pain is a symptom.
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