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Pulmonary hypertension

This lung condition makes the heart work harder and become weak. Changes in genes and some medicines and diseases can cause it. Learn more.
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Pulmonary valve disease

Learn about the types of lung valve disease and treatment options at Mayo Clinic.
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Pulmonary valve stenosis

When the valve between the heart and lungs is narrowed, blood flow slows. Know the symptoms of this type of valve disease and how it's treated.
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Pyloric stenosis

In this condition, a valve between an infant's stomach and small intestine fails to open enough for food to pass through. Surgery is the treatment.
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Pyoderma gangrenosum

Learn about the symptoms, treatment and risk factors of this skin condition with open sores, along with advice on how to cope with it.
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Rectal prolapse

This rare condition happens when the rectum slips outside of the anus. Find out about symptoms and treatment.
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Residual limb pain

Learn about causes and treatments of this common pain that happens in part of an arm or leg that's left after the arm or leg is removed.
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Ruptured eardrum (perforated eardrum)

This hole or tear in the thin tissue between the ear canal and the middle ear often clears without treatment.
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Schizoid personality disorder

People with this mental health condition do not want to be with others. They stay away from social activities. They're limited in how they express emotions.
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Schizotypal personality disorder

This condition includes odd or eccentric thinking and behavior, few close relationships, and great distrust of others. Treatment can make symptoms better.
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Small bowel prolapse (enterocele)

Learn more about this condition also called a vaginal hernia that happens when the small bowel pushes down onto the top of the vagina.
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Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)

Learn more on this disorder where everyday interactions cause significant worry and self-consciousness because you fear being judged negatively by others.

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