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Preterm labor

Going into labor before the due date is serious, but knowing the risk factors and how to manage them can help.
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Priapism

Understand the symptoms, possible causes and treatment of prolonged erection of the penis, including when to seek emergency care.
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Primary biliary cholangitis

Primary biliary cholangitis is a type of liver disease that damages the bile ducts. Early recognition and treatment may help prevent complications.
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Primary immunodeficiency

Frequent infections could mean you have an immune system disorder. The conditions in this category are usually caused by genetic changes.
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Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS)

This motor neuron disease causes nerves within the brain to slowly break down. It causes muscle weakness primarily in the legs, arms and tongue.
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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

Liver damage can result from this potentially serious disease in which scarring blocks the bile ducts. A liver transplant is the only known cure.
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Proctitis

Proctitis means inflammation of the rectal lining. This condition is often 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 alters certain hormone levels and leads to problems such as infertility, decreased libido and vision problems.
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