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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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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

Pseudobulbar affect — Overview covers symptoms, treatment of this neurological condition that's characterized by uncontrollable laughing and crying.
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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.
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Pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension)

Headaches and vision loss can result from this increased pressure inside your brain that occurs with no obvious reason.
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Psoriasis

Learn about this common skin condition that causes red, scaly, itchy patches and how you can combine medications with self-care habits to manage it.
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Psoriatic arthritis

This form of arthritis affects some people who have psoriasis — a disease that features patches of itchy skin topped with silvery scales.
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Pubic lice (crabs)

Pubic lice (crabs) are an itchy, but treatable, nuisance. Find out how to spot and treat this common sexually transmitted infection (STI).
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