Conditions starting with P

Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators

Pacemakers and implantable defibrillators are devices that monitor and help control abnormal heart rhythms. Learn who needs one, and how they work.

Paget's Disease of Bone

Paget's disease of bone causes your bones to grow too large and weak. It can cause pain and damage in the bones. Learn more.

Paget's disease of the nipple

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Pain

Pain is a feeling triggered in the nervous system. You may feel it as a prick, tingle, sting, burn, or ache. Read about the causes and what can help.

Pain Relievers

There are many pain relievers available. Read about over-the-counter vs. prescribed pain killers and how each might affect your health.

Palliative Care

If you have a serious illness, palliative care can treat your discomfort, pain, other symptoms, and stress. It can improve your quality of life. Learn more.

Pancreatic Cancer

The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach that produces insulin. Pancreatic cancer is hard to catch early. Find out about risk factors and symptoms.

Pancreatic Diseases

Pancreatic diseases include pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and cystic fibrosis. The pancreas also plays a role in type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. Learn about pancreatitis symptoms and treatment.

Panic Disorder

Get the facts on panic disorders (a type of anxiety disorder), which can happen anytime, anywhere and without warning.

Paralysis

Paralysis is a loss of muscle function in part of your body, when messages between the brain and muscles are disrupted. Learn about causes and coping.

Parasitic Diseases

Parasitic diseases are diseases transmitted by parasites, usually found in contaminated food, water or bug bites. Protect yourself with these tips.

Parathyroid Disorders

Too much or too little parathyroid hormone affects the right balance of calcium and phosphorous in your body, which can lead to parathyroid disorders.

Parenting

Parenting styles differ from person to person. However, one thing you should always be aware of is your child's safety. Find more parenting tips.

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a movement disorder. It causes tremors, stiffness, and slow movement. It gets worse over time. Learn what can help.

Patau's syndrome

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Patient Rights

Patient rights differ from state to state but one common patient right is informed consent. Read more about informed consent and how it can impact you.

Patient Safety

Patient safety is something everyone should be aware of for the reduction of medical errors. Read about what you can start doing as a patient.

Pelvic Floor Disorders

Pelvic floor disorders happen when your pelvic floor muscles get weak or injured. Common causes are pregnancy and childbirth. Learn about treatments.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the uterus, ovaries, and other female reproductive organs. It is the most common preventable cause of infertility in the U.S.

Pelvic organ prolapse

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Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain in the area below your belly button may be caused by different reasons. Talk to your doctor about your specific symptoms and available medical tests.

Pemphigus vulgaris

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Penile cancer

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Penis Disorders

Penis disorders can cause pain and affect a man's sexual function and fertility. Read about the types of problems, including symptoms and treatments.

Peptic Ulcer

Dull and burning stomach pain are common symptoms of a peptic ulcer. Read about tests that help detect stomach ulcers and get relief for your belly.

Perforated eardrum

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Pericardial Disorders

The pericardium is a membrane that surrounds the heart. Pericardial disorders include pericarditis, pericardial effusion, and cardiac tamponade.

Pericarditis

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Period Pain

Period pain affects many women, and it can be severe. Learn about the cause of menstrual cramps, what you can do to feel better, and when you need to see a doctor.

Periods

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Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) happens when there is a narrowing of the blood vessels outside of your heart. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Peripheral nerves are nerves outside your brain and spinal cord. Learn about neuropathy and more than 100 other types of peripheral nerve disorders.

Peripheral neuropathy

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Peritoneal Disorders

Your peritoneum lines your abdominal wall. Disorders of the peritoneum aren't common but include peritonitis, cancer and complications from dialysis.

Peritonitis

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Personal Health Records

Your medical office has your personal health records but it's good for you to create one for yourself too. Find out what you should include on it.

Personality Disorders

People with personality disorders have trouble dealing with everyday stresses and problems. There are many types of personality disorders. Read more.

Pesticides

Pesticides can help get rid of pests. Pesticides can protect your health by killing germs, animals, or plants that could hurt you.

Pet Health

Keeping your pet healthy is your responsibility as a pet owner. Know the signs of medical problems and what to look out for.

Peyronie's disease

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Phaeochromocytoma

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Pheochromocytoma

Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor. Pheochromocytomas often cause the adrenal gland to make too many hormones. This can lead to high blood pressure.

Phlebitis (superficial thrombophlebitis)

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Phobias

A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. There are many specific phobias. Treatment helps most people with phobias.

Piercing and Tattoos

Tattoos and piercings are popular forms of body art that can be associated with serious health risks. Read this before getting new ink or piercings.

Piles (haemorrhoids)

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Pilonidal sinus

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Pink Eye

Pink Eye (conjunctivitis) is inflammation of the outer layer of the eye and inside of the eyelid. Read about the symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Pinworms

Pinworms are small parasites that spread easily. The eggs can live on household surfaces for up to 2 weeks. The infection is more common in children.

PIP breast implants

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Pituitary Disorders

Your pituitary gland makes hormones. With a pituitary disorder, you have too much or too little of one of these hormones. Learn about these disorders.

Pituitary Tumors

Pituitary tumors are common. The most common type of pituitary tumor produces hormones and disrupts the balance of hormones in your body.

Pityriasis rosea

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Pityriasis versicolor

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Plague

Plague is an infection caused by bacteria found mainly in rats and in the fleas that feed on them. There are three forms of plague.

Plantar fasciitis

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Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery is performed to reshape the appearance of body parts. Cosmetic surgery can create physical changes and changes in self-esteem.

Platelet Disorders

Platelets help wounds heal and prevent bleeding by forming blood clots. Learn about problems from having too few, too many, or abnormal platelets.

Pleural Disorders

Pleura is the tissue that wraps around the outside of your lungs. Pleural disorders include pleurisy, pleural effusion and pneumothorax. Learn more.

Pleurisy

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PMS (premenstrual syndrome)

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Pneumococcal Infections

Pneumococcal infections can be mild or severe. The most common types of infections are Meningitis, Sepsis, Pneumonia, and ear and sinus infections

Pneumocystis Infections

Pheumocystis Infections are caused by a fungus in the lungs. The most common is pneumocystis pneumonia. Read about the first signs of this infection.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs. Symptoms of pneumonia vary to mild to severe. Read about the signs of pneumonia.

Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac

Spending time outdoors could result in contact with poison ivy, oak or sumac plants. Most people are sensitive, they can cause a blistering skin rash.

Poisoning

A poison is any substance that is harmful to your body. The effects of poisoning range from short-term illness to brain damage, coma, and death.

Polio

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Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome

Poliovirus is very contagious. Get the facts on polio and post-polio syndrome. Take precautions when travelling and learn about the polio vaccine.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) happens when a woman's ovaries or adrenal glands produce more male hormones than normal. Learn the symptoms of PCOS and treatments.

Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid)

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Polymorphic light eruption

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Pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema)

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Porphyria

Porphyrias are a group of genetic disorders caused by problems with how your body makes a substance called heme. Read more about types and symptoms.

Post-herpetic neuralgia

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

You can get Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after experiencing a traumatic event. PTSD starts at different times for different people.

Postpartum Care

It is important to take care of yourself post-pregnancy. Postpartum care includes managing physical and emotional challenges after your baby is born.

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum (post-pregnancy) depression can begin anytime within the first year after childbirth. Learn about the symptoms of postpartum depression.

Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS)

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Potassium

Potassium is a mineral that the body needs to work normally. Read more about potassium and learn about potassium rich foods to add to your diet.

Prader-Willi Syndrome

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder. It causes poor muscle tone, low levels of sex hormones and a constant feeling of hunger.

Pre-eclampsia

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Preconception Care

Preconception care is care you receive before you get pregnant. It involves taking care of problems that might affect you and your baby later.

Prediabetes

Prediabetes happens when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes.

Pregnancy

Taking care of your health while you're pregnant will help give your baby a healthy start. Learn about prenatal care, nutrition, and staying fit during pregnancy.

Pregnancy and Medicines

Not all medicines are safe to take when you are pregnant. Some medicines can harm your baby, including over-the-counter drugs, herbs and supplements.

Pregnancy and Nutrition

During pregnancy, it's important to give yourself and your baby the nutrition needed to grow and be healthy. Learn which foods can give you the right nutrients.

Pregnancy and Opioids

There are risks to you and your baby if you take opioids while pregnant. Learn about these risks and the treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD) in pregnancy.

Pregnancy and Substance Use

During pregnancy, substance use can harm your baby. Learn about why to stay away from smoking, drinking, and illegal drugs, and how to get help.

Premature Babies

A premature birth is when a baby is born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. Premature babies may have health problems and need special care.

Premenstrual Syndrome

For some women, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may be so severe it can interfere with normal activities. Find out what you can do to lessen symptoms.

Prenatal Care

Getting the right prenatal care is important for a healthy pregnancy. Learn what exams or tests you need so you can the most out of your appointments.

Prescription Drug Misuse

Prescription drug misuse happens if you take a medicine in a way that is different from what the doctor prescribed. Misusing some drugs can lead to addiction.

Pressure Sores

Bedsores (decubitus ulcers) are caused by pressure to areas of skin when resting in a position for too long. Complications can be serious. Learn why.

Pressure ulcers (pressure sores)

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Preterm Labor

Preterm labor is labor that begins before the 37th week of pregnancy. Learn what signs to look for in a preterm labor such as cramps or bleeding.

Primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis)

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Primary Ovarian Insufficiency

Primary ovarian insufficiency(POI) happens when a woman's ovaries stop working before she is 40. POI is different from premature menopause. Learn about the causes, and how to treat the symptoms and complications.

Problems swallowing pills

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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare brain disease. It causes problems with balance, eye movement, and walking. Learn about what can help.

Prosopagnosia (face blindness)

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Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among American men. The risk goes up as men age. Learn about symptoms, tests, and treatment.

Prostate Diseases

A man's prostate grows as he gets older, increasing the risk of problems. Learn about the different types of prostate problems, including prostatitis.

Prostatitis

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes itchy or sore patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales. Some people also get psoriasis arthritis.

Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes itchy or sore patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales. Find out about symptoms and treatment.

Psychotic Disorders

Psychotic disorders are severe mental disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions. Two main symptoms are delusions and hallucinations. Learn more.

Puberty

Puberty is the time in life when a boy or girl becomes sexually mature. It causes physical changes, and affects boys and girls differently.

Pubic Lice

Pubic lice, or crabs, are tiny parasitic insects. They usually live in the pubic area, and most often spread through sexual contact. Find out how to tell if you have them, and how to treat them.

Pudendal neuralgia

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Pulmonary Embolism

A pulmonary embolism is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. The cause is usually a blood clot in the leg called deep vein thrombosis. Learn more.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis (Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or IPF) is a condition where the tissue deep in the lungs becomes scarred over time. Find symptoms.

Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is high blood pressure in the arteries to your lungs. It makes your heart work harder, which can lead to heart failure.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a medically supervised program to help people with chronic breathing problems, like COPD or cystic fibrosis. Learn more.

Pyoderma gangrenosum

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