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Postpartum Depression (PPD)
It is normal to feel the “baby blues” for a few weeks after giving birth, but postpartum depression can have…
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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 a common problem called premenstrual syndrome, or PMS.
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the name for a group of symptoms that you may experience up to 14 days before…
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Prescription Drug Abuse in the Elderly
Prescription drug abuse is when people misuse prescribed medicines. Most older adults who suffer from prescription drug abuse do so…
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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 the growth of abnormal cells in a man’s prostate gland. The prostate gland is part of a…
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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
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 hypertension is an increase in pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood to the lungs. It is a…
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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
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Raynaud's Disease
Raynaud’s disease is a rare condition that narrows your blood vessels. It causes your fingers or toes to turn color…
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Reactive Arthritis
Reactive arthritis occurs when your immune system reacts to an infection somewhere else in your body. It can affect your…
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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Only 1% of women experience multiple miscarriages. They can be caused by health conditions including chromosome defects and uterus…
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Reflux/Acid Reflux (GERD)
Acid reflux occurs when acid from your stomach backs up into your throat. It can be caused by many factors…