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Overactive Bladder

Overactive bladder is a condition in which the bladder muscle contracts too often, causing sudden urgency to urinate, frequent urination,…

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Painful Intercourse (Dyspareunia)

Painful intercourse, or dyspareunia, is persistent pain in the genital or pelvic area before, during, or after sex. Common causes…

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  • 7 answers

Painful Menstruation

Painful menstruation is cramping or pelvic pain that occurs before or during a period, often caused by normal uterine contractions…

  • 33 doctors

Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the tissues of the pancreas, often affecting digestion and blood sugar…

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Pancreatic Cyst

A pancreatic cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on the pancreas that may be harmless or may require closer…

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  • 7 answers

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that can develop suddenly or persist over time, often causing severe upper abdominal pain,…

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Pancytopenia

Pancytopenia is a condition in which red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are all lower than normal, often…

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  • 7 answers

Panic Attack

A panic attack is a sudden surge of intense fear that peaks within minutes, causing a racing heart, breathlessness, dizziness…

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Panic Disorder

Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder in which sudden, unexpected panic attacks recur and are followed by lasting fear of…

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  • 5 answers

Parkinson Disease

Parkinson disease is a slowly progressive brain condition in which nerve cells that produce dopamine gradually die, causing tremor, slowness…

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  • 7 answers

Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, often causing tremor, stiffness, slowed movement, and balance problems. Treatment…

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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare acquired blood disorder in which red blood cells lack protective surface proteins and…

  • 7 answers

Patellar Dislocation

Patellar dislocation is when the kneecap moves out of its normal groove, usually causing sudden pain, swelling, and difficulty bending…

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  • 7 answers

Patellar Tendinitis

Patellar tendinitis is an overuse injury that causes pain and inflammation in the tendon connecting the kneecap to the shinbone,…

  • 12 doctors

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is pain around or behind the kneecap caused by irritation where the patella moves over the thigh…

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Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a heart condition in which a blood vessel that normally closes shortly after birth stays…

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Patent Foramen Ovale

Patent foramen ovale is a small opening between the upper chambers of the heart that remains after birth in some…

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  • 7 answers

Pectus Carinatum

Pectus carinatum, also called pigeon chest, is a chest wall deformity in which the breastbone and rib cartilage grow outward,…

  • 9 doctors
  • 7 answers

Pectus Excavatum

Pectus excavatum is a condition in which the breastbone and ribs grow inward, creating a sunken chest. It is usually…

  • 9 doctors
  • 7 answers

Pediatric Bone Cysts

Pediatric bone cysts are benign, fluid-filled cavities inside a child's growing bone, most often the upper arm or thigh bone.…

  • 8 doctors
  • 7 answers

Pediatric Cancers

Pediatric cancers are cancers that develop in children and adolescents, most commonly leukemia, brain and spinal cord tumors, lymphoma, neuroblastoma,…

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease

Pediatric chronic kidney disease is a long-term condition in which a child's kidneys are damaged and gradually lose the ability…

  • 6 doctors
  • 7 answers

Pediatric Epilepsy

Pediatric epilepsy is a brain condition in which a child has repeated seizures that are not triggered by fever, injury…

  • 12 doctors
  • 7 answers

Pediatric Movement

Pediatric movement usually refers to pediatric movement disorders: conditions in which a child's brain produces unwanted, excessive, or reduced movements,…

  • 12 doctors
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