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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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Peripheral neuropathy

Learn what may cause the prickling, tingling or numb sensations of nerve damage and how to prevent and treat this painful disorder.
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Peritonitis

Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of peritonitis.
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Persistent depressive disorder

This type of depression may cause you to feel sad and empty and to lose interest in life. You may feel like a failure. These feelings may last years.
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Persistent post-concussive symptoms (Post-concussion syndrome)

Find out what to do when symptoms such as headache, fatigue and dizziness last longer than expected after an injury causes a concussion.
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Personality disorders

A person with this mental health condition thinks, acts and behaves in a rigid pattern that's not healthy. It's hard to understand and relate to others.
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Pet allergy

Family pet making you sneeze? Find out about diagnosis, treatment and handy household tips for relieving bothersome pet allergy symptoms.
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Peyronie disease

Understand what causes bent and painful erections and learn what treatments are available.
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Phenylketonuria (PKU)

PKU is caused by a change in the gene that helps create an enzyme needed to break down phenylalanine. Treatment includes a special diet and medication.
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Pheochromocytoma

Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this rare adrenal gland tumor, which usually is not cancer.
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Pilonidal cyst

Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments of this painful condition that usually affects the skin above the tailbone in people who sit for long periods.

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