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Peyronie's 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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Pilocytic astrocytoma

This slow-growing brain tumor is most common in children and teens. Find out the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options and prognosis, plus answers to common questions.
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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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Pinched nerve

Pressure on a nerve can lead to numbness, tingling or pain that’s often improved by resting the area.
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Pineal gland tumor

Learn about tumors that affect the pineal gland, including types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, recovery and long-term outlook.
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Pineoblastoma

Learn about this rare cancer that begins in the brain's pineal gland. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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Pink eye (conjunctivitis)

This highly contagious eye condition can be itchy and uncomfortable. But much like the common cold, it rarely requires medicine or staying home.
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Pinworm infection

Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common intestinal worm infection.
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Pituitary tumors and adenomas

Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of growths that develop in the pituitary gland.
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Pityriasis rosea

Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this large rash common among teens and young adults.
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