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Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer begins when abnormal cells in the pancreas grow uncontrollably and form a tumor. The pancreas is an organ behind the…
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach that helps digest food and regulate blood sugar. It can affect…
Pericarditis
Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the thin, two-layered sac that surrounds and protects the heart. Acute pericarditis begins suddenly and usually…
Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which blood flow to the arms or legs is reduced, most often because fatty…
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is damage or dysfunction affecting nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. It commonly affects the feet, legs, hands, or…
Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Pneumococcal pneumonia is a bacterial lung infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, also called pneumococcus. The infection can fill or inflame the air…
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection or inflammation of the tiny air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal and metabolic condition that can affect how the ovaries work. It may cause changes…
Polycythemia Vera
Polycythemia Vera is a rare, chronic blood cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells. It may also…
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and stiffness around the shoulders, hips, and neck. It mainly affects adults over…
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a cancer that begins in cells of the prostate gland. The prostate is a small gland located below the…
Prostatitis
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate, a gland below the bladder that surrounds part of the urethra. It may be caused by…
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary disease is a broad term for conditions that affect the lungs, airways, or blood vessels within the lungs. Some conditions are…
