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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
olycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that occurs when cysts form on a woman’s ovaries.
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Polycythemia Vera
Polycythemia vera (PV) occurs when your body makes too many red blood cells. This can cause blood clots and lead…
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Polyps
Polyps are abnormal growths of tissue that can occur in different places including your colon, nose, ear, throat, and stomach…
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder caused by a traumatic event or series of events.
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Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Postpartum depression effects women after giving birth. It involves feelings of sadness, loneliness, worthlessness and restlessness that can last for…
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Postpartum Preeclampsia
Postpartum preeclampsia is high blood pressure in a woman who has recently had a baby. It is a rare medical…
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Prediabetes
Prediabetes is when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes.
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Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a condition women can get while pregnant. It involves an increase in blood pressure and signs of damage…
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Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation happens when an individual has an orgasm sooner than wanted. It can happen before or shortly after…
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS.
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) references a group of symptoms often experienced up to 14 days before menstruation (period).
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Prescription Drug Abuse in the Elderly
Prescription abuse happens when people abuse medicines prescribed by a doctor. In the elderly, it can be hard to spot…
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Pressure Sores
Pressure sores are sores on your skin. They’re usually caused by being in a bed or wheelchair nearly all the…
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Most types of prostate cancer grow slowly…
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Prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that happens when the tissue becomes swollen an irritated.
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Pruritus (Itchy Skin)
Pruritus is a medical term for itchy skin that can be caused by a number of issues including dry skin,…
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Pseudogout
Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that causes painful swelling in one or more of your joints. It can lead…
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition. It causes a rash that is raised with red marks and flaky white…
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to your lungs. These arteries can narrow or…
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Pyloric Stenosis
What is pyloric stenosis? Pyloric stenosis is a medical condition. It is a narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the small intestine. That space is called the pylorus. It often occurs in babies younger than 6 months. It is more common in…