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Diseases and Medical Conditions P-R provides down-to-earth, comprehensive definitions of hundreds of ailments and illnesses beginning with the letters P-R. Each listing identifies causes, incidence and risk factors, notes symptoms, outlines tests and discusses treatments and support groups where applicable.

Featured Article:  Prolactinoma

Prolactinoma is a benign pituitary tumor that excretes excess prolactin hormone. Learn about prolactinoma causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. See more »

Parkinson's Disease In-Depth

Parkinson's disease is a disorder that affects movement, muscle control, and balance. Learn more about Parkinson's disease symptoms and treatments.

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Peptic Ulcers In-Depth

A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area that tends to develop in the lining of the stomach. Learn more about Peptic ulcer symptoms and treatments.

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Periodontal Disease In-Depth

Periodontal disease refers to problems that arise in the gap between the gum and the tooth. Learn more about periodontal disease causes and treatments.

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Peripheral Artery Disease And Intermittent Claudication In-Depth

Peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication occur when plaque clogs arteries in the extremities. Learn more about peripheral artery disease.

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Pneumonia In-Depth

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung that is caused by infection. Learn more about pneumonia risk factors, causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Prostate Cancer In-Depth

Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor that arises in the prostate gland. Learn more about prostate cancer detection, symptoms and treatment.

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Psoriasis In-Depth

Psoriasis is a skin disorder marked by periodic flare-ups. Lean more about psoriasis causes, symptoms and treatments.

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Restless Legs Syndrome And Related Disorders In-Depth

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) or nocturnal myoclonus is a sleep disorder causing frequent leg movement to relieve discomfort. Learn about restless leg syndrome causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis In-Depth

Rheumatoid-collagen disease is any disorder of the connective tissue with rheumatic symptoms. Learn about rheumatoid-collagen disease causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Paget’s Disease

Paget's disease, a metabolic disease, causes bone destruction and deformed regrowth. Learn about Paget’s disease causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Palatal Myoclonus

Palatal myoclonus is a rapid spasm of the muscles in the roof of the mouth. Learn about palatal myoclonus causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Pancreas Divisum

Pancreas divisum is a birth defect in which parts of the pancreas fail to fuse together. Learn about pancreas divisum causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Pancreatic Abscess

Pancreatic abscess is a cavity of pus within the pancreas. Learn about pancreatic abscess causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Pancreatic Carcinoma

Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor of the pancreas is more common in the elderly and men. Learn about pancreatic cancer symptoms, tests and treatments.

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Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor

Pancreatic islet cell tumor is a tumor of the hormone producing islet cell in the pancreas. Learn about pancreatic islet cell tumor causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Pancreatic Pseudocyst

Pancreatic pseudocyst is a collection of tissue, fluid, debris and blood after acute pancreatitis. Learn about pancreatic pseudocyst causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is an inflammation or infection of the pancreas. Learn about pancreatitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Panic Disorder

Panic disorder or panic attacks is the repeated/unpredictable attack of fear/anxiety in the body. Learn about panic disorder symptoms, tests and treatments.

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Panic Disorder With Agoraphobia

Panic disorder with agoraphobia is when a person with panic disorder develops agoraphobia. Learn about panic disorder with agoraphobia causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Parainfluenza

Parainfluenza viruses affect the upper/lower respiratory systems and include croup, bronchiolitis, bronchitis and pneumonias.

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