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Primary Immunodeficiency

Primary immunodeficiency is a group of inherited disorders in which parts of the immune system do not work properly, leading…

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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a chronic liver disease in which inflammation and scarring narrow the bile ducts, causing bile to…

  • 12 doctors

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare, progressive brain disorder caused by abnormal tau protein build-up. It typically begins after…

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Prolactinoma

Prolactinoma is a usually benign pituitary gland tumor that produces excess prolactin, which can lead to hormonal changes, menstrual irregularities,…

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Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy

Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is a complication in which scar-like membranes grow on, under or around the retina after a retinal…

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Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the prostate gland and is managed according to its stage, growth…

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Prostate Diseases

Prostate diseases are conditions affecting the prostate, a small gland below the bladder in men. The main types are benign…

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Prostatic Hyperplasia

Prostatic hyperplasia, commonly called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH, is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that becomes more…

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Prostatitis

Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland that can cause pelvic pain, urinary symptoms, and discomfort with ejaculation, and it…

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Proteinuria

Proteinuria means there is too much protein, usually albumin, in the urine. It often has no symptoms and is found…

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Pseudogout

Pseudogout is a type of arthritis caused by calcium crystal deposits in a joint, leading to sudden pain, swelling, stiffness,…

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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease in which the immune system speeds up skin-cell turnover, causing scaly, red, and…

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Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory joint disease linked to psoriasis that can cause pain, stiffness, swelling, and progressive joint damage…

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Pterygium

Pterygium is a non-cancerous growth of tissue on the eye’s surface that can cause redness, irritation, and blurred vision if…

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Pulmonary Aspergillosis

Pulmonary aspergillosis is a fungal infection of the lungs caused by Aspergillus, usually affecting people with weakened immunity or existing…

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Pulmonary Disease

Pulmonary disease is a broad term for any condition that affects the lungs or airways, including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, pulmonary…

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Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary edema is a buildup of excess fluid in the lungs' air sacs that makes breathing difficult and lowers blood…

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Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in one of the lung arteries, usually caused by a blood clot that travels from…

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Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic lung disease in which scar tissue builds up in the lungs, making breathing harder and…

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