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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:  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. See more »

Retinitis Pigmentosa

Retinitis pigmentosa is progressive damage to the retina impairing night and peripheral vision. Learn about retinitis pigmentosa causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is a malignant tumor of the retina. Learn about retinoblastoma causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Retinopathy Of Prematurity

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is abnormal development of retinal blood vessels in a premature child. Learn about ROP causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Retrocalcaneal Bursitis

Retrocalcaneal bursitis is inflammation of the bursa at the back of the heel bone. Learn about retrocalcaneal bursitis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Retrograde Ejaculation

Retrograde ejaculation is when semen enters the bladder instead of the urethra during ejaculation. Learn about retrograde ejaculation causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Retroperitoneal Fibrosis

Retroperitoneal fibrosis is when a fibrous abdominal mass blocks the ureters. Learn about retroperitoneal fibrosis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Retroperitoneal Inflammation

Retroperitoneal inflammation is an inflammation in the retroperitoneal space. Learn about retroperitoneal inflammation causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Retropharyngeal Abscess

Retropharyngeal abscess is a collection of puss in the tissues in the back of the throat. Learn about retropharyngeal abscess causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Retrosternal Thyroid

Retrosternal thyroid is an abnormal thyroid gland location below the sternum. Learn about retrosternal thyroid causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Retroversion Of The Uterus

Retroversion of the uterus is a normal variation in which the uterus is tipped backward instead of forward. Learn about retroversion of the uterus causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Rett Syndrome

Rett syndrome is a nervous system disorder that causes regression in development. Learn about Rett syndrome causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Reye Syndrome

Reye's syndrome refers to brain and liver damge that occurs for no known reason. Learn about Reye’s syndrome causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Rh Incompatibility

Rh incompatibility is the complications caused by different blood types in the mother and fetus. Learn about Rh incompatibility causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Rhabdomyolysis

Rhabdomyolysis is when muscle fiber break down releases harmful contents into the bloodstream. Learn about rhabdomyolosis causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Rhabdomyosarcoma

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a malignant tumor found in children. Learn about rhabdomyosarcoma causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease affecting the heart, joints, skin and brain often after strep throat. Learn about rheumatic fever causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic disease, inflames joints, tissue and organs. Learn about RA causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Rheumatoid Lung Disease

Rheumatoid lung disease is a lung disease associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Learn about rheumatoid lung disease causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Rheumatoid-collagen Disease

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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Rhinophyma

Rhinophyma is a large, bulbous appearance of the nose. Learn about rhinophyma causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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