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Oral lichen planus

This ongoing inflammatory condition results in white, lacy patches or red, swollen tissues or open sores inside your mouth that may cause burning or pain.
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Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension)

This form of low blood pressure might cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting when rising from sitting or lying down.
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Paget's disease of bone

Find out about this condition that can make bones fragile and misshapen, along with the osteoporosis drugs that can treat it.
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Paget's disease of the breast

This rare form of breast cancer causes breast skin changes. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments, including surgery.
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Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)

Pain during sex can happen for many reasons, ranging from physical conditions to emotional concerns. Medicines or other therapies may help.
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Pancreatic cancer

Learn about symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and other treatments for this serious condition affecting the pancreas.
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Pancreatic cysts

Most pancreatic cysts are benign, but some types are cancerous. Find out about symptoms, causes and treatment of cysts in the pancreas.
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Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

Learn about these cancers that start in the hormone-producing cells of the pancreas. Explore innovative treatments, including the Whipple procedure and PRRT.
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Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis can occur suddenly or build up over time. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this digestive system disorder that can cause serious illness.
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Panic attacks and panic disorder

Learn about effective treatment for sudden episodes of intense fear that trigger severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause.
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Paraganglioma

Learn about this rare tumor that begins in nerve cells and sometimes causes high blood pressure. It's usually not cancerous, but sometimes it spreads.
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Paraneoplastic syndromes of the nervous system

This group of conditions affects people who have cancer and occurs when parts of the immune system attack parts of the nervous system.
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