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Primary ovarian insufficiency

This condition, also called premature ovarian failure, happens in women under age 40. Hormone therapy can lessen symptoms.
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Primary progressive aphasia

Find out more about this type of dementia that affects the speech and language areas of the brain.
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)

Scarring in the bile ducts blocks the flow of bile from the liver and damages liver tissue. A liver transplant is the only known cure.
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Proctitis

Inflammation of the rectal lining can cause pain, bleeding and diarrhea. This condition can be a treatment side effect or part of a more generalized disease.
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Progeria

This genetic disorder is extremely rare and progressive. It causes children to age rapidly, beginning in their first two years of life.
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Progressive supranuclear palsy

Learn about this brain condition that affects your ability to walk, move your eyes, talk and eat.
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Prolactinoma

Learn how this pituitary gland tumor changes some hormone levels and can lead to health concerns such as infertility, low libido and vision problems.
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Prostate cancer

Learn about detection, diagnostic approaches, treatment options and advances for prostate cancer, including robotic prostatectomy and current research.
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Prostate cancer recurrence

Rising PSA after prostate cancer treatment may signal recurrence. Learn how it's diagnosed, what it means, treatment options and outlook.
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Prostatitis

Learn about tests and treatments for conditions of the prostate gland that cause pain, trouble with urination, and other symptoms.
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Pseudobulbar affect

This neurological condition is characterized by laughing and crying too much for the situation.
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Pseudocholinesterase deficiency

This causes sensitivity to certain muscle relaxants used during anesthesia. Muscles may stay relaxed for too long, interfering with movement and breathing.
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