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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Pseudogout
This disease mimics gout, causing sudden, painful swelling in one or more joints. Treatments can reduce the pain and improve joint function.
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Pseudomembranous colitis
This condition causes serious or life-threatening diarrhea. It often follows antibiotic use and often affects people in the hospital for other conditions.