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Primary immunodeficiency

Frequent infections could mean that 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 mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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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 progressive apraxia of speech (PPAOS)

This speech disorder happens when the brain does not communicate properly with the muscles used for speech.
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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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