Diseases and Conditions

Polycythemia vera (PV) occurs when your body makes too many red blood cells. This can cause blood clots and lead…

Polyps are abnormal growths of tissue that can occur in different places including your colon, nose, ear, throat, and stomach…

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder caused by a traumatic event or series of events.

Postpartum depression effects women after giving birth. It involves feelings of sadness, loneliness, worthlessness and restlessness that can last for…

Postpartum preeclampsia is high blood pressure in a woman who has recently had a baby. It is a rare medical…

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

Preeclampsia is a condition women can get while pregnant. It involves an increase in blood pressure and signs of damage…

Premature ejaculation happens when an individual has an orgasm sooner than wanted. It can happen before or shortly after…

PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) references a group of symptoms often experienced up to 14 days before menstruation (period).

Prescription abuse happens when people abuse medicines prescribed by a doctor. In the elderly, it can be hard to spot…

Pressure sores are sores on your skin. They’re usually caused by being in a bed or wheelchair nearly all the…

Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Most types of prostate cancer grow slowly…

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that happens when the tissue becomes swollen an irritated.

Pruritus is a medical term for itchy skin that can be caused by a number of issues including dry skin,…

Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that causes painful swelling in one or more of your joints. It can lead…

Psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition. It causes a rash that is raised with red marks and flaky white…

Pulmonary arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to your lungs. These arteries can narrow or…

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…

Raynaud’s disease is a rare condition that narrows your blood vessels. It causes your fingers or toes to turn color…