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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.
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Pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension)

Headaches and vision loss can result from this increased pressure inside the skull 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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Pulmonary atresia

This life-threatening heart condition that's present at birth changes the way blood travels from the heart to the rest of the body.
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Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum

Also called PA/IVS, this rare congenital heart defect is diagnosed at or shortly after birth. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.
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Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect

This congenital heart defect affects the valve between the heart and lungs and includes a hole in the heart. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.
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Pulmonary edema

Get more information about the causes of this potentially life-threatening lung condition and learn how to treat and prevent it.
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