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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

This serious infection of the female reproductive organs can cause long-term complications such as infertility and chronic pain. Know the symptoms and causes.
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Pelvic organ prolapse

Learn about treatment choices for this condition, including surgical and nonsurgical options.
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Pemphigus

Learn about symptoms, causes, treatment and self-care tips for this group of rare conditions that causes blisters and sores on the skin or mucous membranes.
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Penicillin allergy

Understand the importance of an accurate diagnosis for penicillin allergy and the best practices for antibiotic treatment options.
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Peptic ulcer

A dull or burning pain in the stomach could be a peptic ulcer. Find out more about this common, treatable digestive condition.
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Pericardial effusion

Learn the symptoms, causes and treatment of excess fluid around the heart.
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Pericarditis

Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart can cause sharp chest pain and other symptoms. Know how pericarditis is diagnosed and treated.
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Perimenopause

Discover effective treatments and learn self-care strategies for hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and other perimenopause symptoms.
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Periodontitis

This serious gum infection damages the soft tissue and can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. It can cause teeth to loosen or lead to tooth loss.
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Peripheral artery disease (PAD)

This common blood flow condition can cause leg pain when walking. Lifestyle changes and medicines can help, but sometimes surgery is needed.
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Peripheral nerve injuries

These types of injuries affect the nerves that link the brain and spinal cord to nerves in other parts of the body.
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Peripheral nerve tumors

Learn about these growths that form in or near nerves connecting to the spinal cord. Surgery is the most common treatment.
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