P

• p-DEXA (see: Bone mineral density test)
  (Medical Test)

Pa

• PAC (see: Ectopic heartbeat)
  (Condition)
• Pacemaker - heart block (see: Heart block)
  (Condition)
• PAD (see: Peripheral artery disease - legs)
  (Condition)
• PAD - angiography (see: Extremity angiography)
  (Medical Test)
• PAD - angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• PAD - Doppler (see: Doppler ultrasound exam of an arm or leg)
  (Medical Test)
• PAD - InDepth (see: Peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• PAD - monounsaturated fat (see: Facts about monounsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• PAD - polyunsaturated fat (see: Facts about polyunsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• PAD - saturated fat (see: Facts about saturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• PAD - trans fat (see: Facts about trans fats)
  (Special Topic)
• PAD - ulcer (see: Ischemic ulcers - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Paget disease of the nipple - male (see: Breast cancer in men)
  (Condition)
• Paget disease of the nipple-male (see: Breast cancer in men)
  (Condition)
• Pain - abdomen (see: Abdominal pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - ankle (see: Ankle pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - back - InDepth (see: Back pain and sciatica - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Pain - bones (see: Bone pain or tenderness)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - breast (see: Breast pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - carpal tunnel (see: Wrist pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - CRPS (see: Complex regional pain syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Pain - ear (see: Earache)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - elbow (see: Elbow pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - eye (see: Eye pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - finger (see: Finger pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - foot (see: Foot pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - foot - InDepth (see: Foot pain - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Pain - head (see: Headache)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - heel (see: Heel pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - hip (see: Hip pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - joints (see: Joint pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - knee (see: Knee pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - leg (see: Leg pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - neck (see: Neck pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - neck - self-care (see: Neck pain or spasms - self care)
  (Self-Care)
• Pain - neck-self-care (see: Neck pain or spasms - self care)
  (Self-Care)
• Pain - shins - self-care (see: Shin splints - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Pain - shoulder (see: Shoulder pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain - wrist (see: Wrist pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pain medications - narcotics
  (Special Topic)
• Painful neuropathy (see: Neuralgia)
  (Condition)
• Painful urination (see: Urination - painful)
  (Symptoms)
• Painkillers (see: Pain medications - narcotics)
  (Special Topic)
• Painless thyroiditis (see: Silent thyroiditis)
  (Condition)
• Palate surgery (see: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) )
  (Surgery)
• Palliative - cancer pain (see: Cancer treatment - dealing with pain)
  (Discharge)
• Palliative care - fear and anxiety
  (Special Topic)
• Palliative care - fluid, food, and digestion
  (Self-Care)
• Palliative care - hospice (see: Hospice care)
  (Special Topic)
• Palliative care - life support (see: Deciding about treatments that prolong life)
  (Special Topic)
• Palliative care - managing pain
  (Self-Care)
• Palliative care - shortness of breath
  (Special Topic)
• Palliative care - treatments that prolong life (see: Deciding about treatments that prolong life)
  (Special Topic)
• Palliative care - what the final days are like
  (Special Topic)
• Palmar fascial fibromatosis - Dupuytren (see: Dupuytren contracture)
  (Condition)
• Palpitations (see: Heart palpitations)
  (Symptoms)
• Palpitations - heart disease warning signs (see: Warning signs and symptoms of heart disease)
  (Self-Care)
• Pancreas transplant
  (Surgery)
• Pancreatic cancer
  (Condition)
• Pancreaticoduodenectomy (see: Surgery for pancreatic cancer)
  (Surgery)
• Pancreaticoduodenectomy (see: Surgery for pancreatic cancer - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Pancreaticogastrostomy (see: Surgery for pancreatic cancer)
  (Surgery)
• Pancreatitis ascites (see: Ascites)
  (Condition)
• Panic attack - hyperventilation (see: Hyperventilation)
  (Symptoms)
• Panic attacks - InDepth (see: Anxiety disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Panic disorder - InDepth (see: Anxiety disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Pap smear (see: Pap test)
  (Medical Test)
• Pap test
  (Medical Test)
• Papanicolaou test (see: Pap test)
  (Medical Test)
• Papillary thyroid carcinoma (see: Thyroid cancer)
  (Condition)
• Paraganglioma - glomus jugulare (see: Glomus jugulare tumor)
  (Condition)
• Paralysis (see: Muscle function loss)
  (Symptoms)
• Paralysis agitans (see: Parkinson disease)
  (Condition)
• Paralysis agitans - InDepth (see: Parkinson disease - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Paralysis of the face (see: Facial paralysis)
  (Symptoms)
• Paralytic ileus - pseudo-obstruction (see: Intestinal pseudo-obstruction)
  (Condition)
• Parathormone (see: Parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Parathormone (PTH) intact molecule (see: Parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Parathyroid adenoma
  (Condition)
• Parathyroid cancer
  (Condition)
• Parathyroid carcinoma (see: Parathyroid cancer)
  (Condition)
• Parathyroid hormone (see: Parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test
  (Medical Test)
• Parathyroid-related hypercalcemia (see: Hyperparathyroidism)
  (Condition)
• Parathyroid-related hypocalcemia (see: Hypoparathyroidism)
  (Condition)
• Paresis (see: Muscle function loss)
  (Symptoms)
• Paresthesias (see: Numbness and tingling)
  (Symptoms)
• Parkinson disease
  (Condition)
• Parkinson disease
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Parkinson disease - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Parkinson plus syndrome (see: Multiple system atrophy - parkinsonian type)
  (Condition)
• Parkinsonism - secondary (see: Secondary parkinsonism)
  (Condition)
• Parkinson's disease (see: Parkinson disease)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Parkinson's disease (see: Parkinson disease)
  (Condition)
• Parkinson's plus syndrome (see: Multiple system atrophy - parkinsonian type)
  (Condition)
• Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)
  (Condition)
• Partial knee replacement
  (Surgery)
• Partial laryngectomy (see: Laryngectomy)
  (Surgery)
• Partial mastectomy (see: Breast lump removal)
  (Surgery)
• Partial nephrectomy (see: Kidney removal)
  (Surgery)
• Partial shoulder arthroplasty (see: Shoulder replacement)
  (Surgery)
• Partial shoulder replacement (see: Shoulder replacement)
  (Surgery)
• Partial thickness burns (see: Minor burns - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Partial thickness burns - aftercare (see: Minor burns - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Partial-dermal skin graft - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) (see: Facts about trans fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Patellar (knee) debridement (see: Knee arthroscopy)
  (Surgery)
• Patellar tendinitis (see: Tendinitis)
  (Condition)
• Patellar tendinitis (see: Anterior knee pain)
  (Condition)
• Patellofemoral syndrome (see: Anterior knee pain)
  (Condition)
• Patient portals - an online tool for your health
  (Special Topic)
• Patient safety - hospital errors (see: Help prevent hospital errors)
  (Special Topic)
• Patient-centered care (see: Shared decision making)
  (Special Topic)

Pc

• PCI (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - heart)
  (Surgery)
• PCL injury - aftercare (see: Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• PCNL (see: Percutaneous kidney procedures)
  (Surgery)
• PCNSL (see: Primary lymphoma of the brain)
  (Condition)
• PCP (see: Substance use - phencyclidine (PCP))
  (Special Topic)

Pd

• PDD (see: Persistent depressive disorder)
  (Condition)

Pe

• PE (see: Pulmonary embolus)
  (Condition)
• PE - D-dimer (see: D-dimer test)
  (Medical Test)
• PE - heparin shot (see: How to give a heparin shot)
  (Self-Care)
• Pelvic abscess (see: Abscess - abdomen or pelvis)
  (Condition)
• Pelvic floor - stress incontinence (see: Stress urinary incontinence)
  (Condition)
• Pelvic floor exercises (see: Kegel exercises - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Pelvic floor muscle training exercises
  (Special Topic)
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - aftercare
  (Self-Care)
• Pelvic muscle strengthening exercises (see: Kegel exercises - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Pelvic outlet syndrome (see: Piriformis syndrome)
  (Self-Care)
• Pelvic pain - living with fibroids (see: Living with uterine fibroids)
  (Self-Care)
• Pelvic pain syndrome (see: Prostatitis - nonbacterial)
  (Condition)
• Pelvic prolapse - stress incontinence (see: Stress urinary incontinence)
  (Condition)
• Pemphigus vulgaris
  (Condition)
• Penetrating keratoplasty (see: Corneal transplant)
  (Surgery)
• Peptic esophagitis - InDepth (see: Gastroesophageal reflux disease and heartburn - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Peptic ulcer
  (Condition)
• Peptic ulcers - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Percutaneous Achilles tendon rupture repair (see: Achilles tendon repair)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous coronary intervention (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - heart)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous electromyography - guided botulinum toxin treatment (see: Botulinum toxin injection - larynx)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous electromyography-guided botulinum toxin treatment (see: Botulinum toxin injection - larynx)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous indirect laryngoscopy - guided botulinum toxin treatment (see: Botulinum toxin injection - larynx)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous indirect laryngoscopy-guided botulinum toxin treatment (see: Botulinum toxin injection - larynx)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous kidney procedures
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous lithotripsy (see: Lithotripsy)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous needle aspiration (see: Lung needle biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Percutaneous needle fasciotomy - Dupuytren (see: Dupuytren contracture)
  (Condition)
• Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy (see: Percutaneous kidney procedures)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous nephrostomy (see: Percutaneous kidney procedures)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty - peripheral artery (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - heart)
  (Surgery)
• Perforation of the intestines (see: Gastrointestinal perforation)
  (Condition)
• Pericardial drain (see: Chest tube insertion)
  (Surgery)
• Pericardial fluid - Gram stain (see: Gram stain)
  (Medical Test)
• Pericarditis
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Perimenopause (see: Menopause)
  (Condition)
• Perimenopause - InDepth (see: Menopause - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Perimenopause - self-care (see: Managing menopause at home)
  (Self-Care)
• Peripheral angiogram (see: Extremity angiography)
  (Medical Test)
• Peripheral angiography (see: Extremity angiography)
  (Medical Test)
• Peripheral arterial disease - InDepth (see: Peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Peripheral artery bypass - leg
  (Surgery)
• Peripheral artery disease - angiography (see: Extremity angiography)
  (Medical Test)
• Peripheral artery disease - legs
  (Condition)
• Peripheral artery disease - monounsaturated fat (see: Facts about monounsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Peripheral artery disease - polyunsaturated fat (see: Facts about polyunsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Peripheral artery disease - saturated fat (see: Facts about saturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Peripheral artery disease - trans fat (see: Facts about trans fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Peripheral artery disease - ulcer (see: Ischemic ulcers - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Peripheral neuritis (see: Peripheral neuropathy)
  (Condition)
• Peripheral neuropathy
  (Condition)
• Peripheral vascular disease (see: Peripheral artery disease - legs)
  (Condition)
• Peripheral vascular disease - angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• Peripheral vascular disease - Doppler (see: Doppler ultrasound exam of an arm or leg)
  (Medical Test)
• Peripheral vascular disease - InDepth (see: Peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Peripheral vascular disease - ulcer (see: Ischemic ulcers - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Peripheral vertigo (see: Vertigo-associated disorders)
  (Condition)
• Periungual warts (see: Warts)
  (Condition)
• Pernicious anemia - InDepth (see: Anemia - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Peroneal artery - angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• peroneal artery-angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• Persistent depressive disorder
  (Condition)
• Personal health record (PHR) (see: Patient portals - an online tool for your health)
  (Special Topic)
• Pertussis
  (Alt. Medicine)

Pf

• PFM (see: Dental crowns)
  (Surgery)
• PFTs (see: Pulmonary function tests)
  (Medical Test)

Ph

• Pharmacologic cardioversion (see: Cardioversion)
  (Special Topic)
• Phlebitis (see: Thrombophlebitis)
  (Condition)
• Phlebitis, superficial phlebitis, deep vein thrombosis (see: Thrombophlebitis)
  (Condition)
• Phobias - InDepth (see: Anxiety disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Photocoagulation - retina (see: Diabetes and eye disease)
  (Condition)
• Photophobia
  (Symptoms)
• Phymatous rosacea (see: Rhinophyma)
  (Condition)
• Physical activity - burning calories (see: Ways to burn more calories every day)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical exam - men - over 65 (see: Health screenings for men age 65 and older)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical exam - men - over age 65 (see: Health screenings for men age 65 and older)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical exam - women - over 65 (see: Health screenings for women age 65 and older)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical exam - women - over age 65 (see: Health screenings for women age 65 and older)
  (Special Topic)
• Physical therapy - at home (see: Home health care )
  (Self-Care)
• Phytochemicals - InDepth (see: Vitamins and Phytonutrients - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)

Pi

• Pick disease (see: Frontotemporal dementia)
  (Condition)
• PID - aftercare (see: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Piles (see: Hemorrhoids)
  (Condition)
• Pilonidal abscess (see: Surgery for pilonidal cyst)
  (Surgery)
• Pilonidal cyst (see: Surgery for pilonidal cyst)
  (Surgery)
• Pilonidal dimple (see: Surgery for pilonidal cyst)
  (Surgery)
• Pilonidal disease (see: Surgery for pilonidal cyst)
  (Surgery)
• Pilonidal sinus (see: Surgery for pilonidal cyst)
  (Surgery)
• Pimples - self-care (see: Acne - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Pins and needles sensation (see: Numbness and tingling)
  (Symptoms)
• Piriformis syndrome
  (Self-Care)
• Pit and fissure sealants (see: Dental sealants)
  (Special Topic)
• Pitavastatin (Livalo (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Pitavastatin (Livalo, Zypitamag) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Pitcher's shoulder (see: Rotator cuff problems)
  (Condition)
• Pivot turn (see: Moving a patient from bed to a wheelchair)
  (Self-Care)

Pl

• Plane juvenile warts (see: Warts)
  (Condition)
• Plantar fasciitis
  (Condition)
• Plantar fasciitis - InDepth (see: Foot pain - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Plantar warts (see: Warts)
  (Condition)
• Plaque buildup - arteries (see: Atherosclerosis)
  (Condition)
• Plaque buildup - arteries - InDepth (see: Coronary artery disease - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Plaque psoriasis (see: Psoriasis)
  (Condition)
• Plasma cell dyscrasia (see: Multiple myeloma)
  (Condition)
• Plasma cell myeloma (see: Multiple myeloma)
  (Condition)
• Plasmacytoma of bone (see: Multiple myeloma)
  (Condition)
• Plethysmography (see: Pulmonary function tests)
  (Medical Test)
• Pleural effusion
  (Condition)
• Pleural fluid (see: Pleural effusion)
  (Condition)
• Pleural fluid - Gram stain (see: Gram stain)
  (Medical Test)
• Pleurisy - purulent (see: Empyema)
  (Condition)
• Plummer disease (see: Toxic nodular goiter)
  (Condition)
• Plummer's disease (see: Toxic nodular goiter)
  (Condition)

Pm

• PMR (see: Polymyalgia rheumatica)
  (Condition)

Pn

• Pneumatic retinopexy (see: Retinal detachment repair)
  (Surgery)
• Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine - what you need to know
  (Special Topic)
• Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) - what you need to know
  (Special Topic)
• Pneumonectomy (see: Lung surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Pneumonia - bronchoscopy (see: Bronchoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Pneumonia - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Pneumonia - viral (see: Viral pneumonia)
  (Condition)

Po

• POA - advance care directive (see: Advance care directives)
  (Special Topic)
• POA - health care agent (see: Health care agents)
  (Special Topic)
• Pod-Mods (see: E-cigarettes and E-hookahs)
  (Special Topic)
• Podagra - InDepth (see: Gout - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Poisoning
  (Special Topic)
• Poisoning first aid
  (Injury)
• Polio vaccine - what you need to know
  (Special Topic)
• Polydipsia (see: Thirst - excessive)
  (Symptoms)
• Polymyalgia rheumatica
  (Condition)
• Polymyositis - adult
  (Condition)
• Polyneuropathy (see: Peripheral neuropathy)
  (Condition)
• Polyp biopsy
  (Medical Test)
• Polypharmacy (see: Taking multiple medicines safely)
  (Special Topic)
• Polyps - colorectal (see: Colorectal polyps)
  (Condition)
• Polyps - sigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Polyunsaturated fatty acid (see: Facts about polyunsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Poor skin turgor (see: Skin turgor)
  (Symptoms)
• Popliteal artery - angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• popliteal artery-angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• Popliteal cyst (see: Baker cyst)
  (Condition)
• Porcelain crowns (see: Dental crowns)
  (Surgery)
• Porcelain fused to metal crown, Gold crown (see: Dental crowns)
  (Surgery)
• Portal hypertension - ascites (see: Ascites)
  (Condition)
• Portal vein pressure - distal splenorenal shunt (see: Distal splenorenal shunt)
  (Surgery)
• Post-phlebitic syndrome (see: Deep vein thrombosis)
  (Condition)
• Post-thrombotic syndrome (see: Deep vein thrombosis)
  (Condition)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder - InDepth (see: Anxiety disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Posterior circulation ischemia (see: Vertebrobasilar circulatory disorders)
  (Condition)
• Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury - aftercare
  (Self-Care)
• Posterior spinal fusion (see: Spinal fusion)
  (Surgery)
• Posterior tibial shin splints - self-care (see: Shin splints - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Posterior tibial shin splints - self-care (see: Shin splints - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Postherpetic neuralgia - InDepth (see: Shingles and chickenpox (Varicella-zoster virus) - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Postmenopause (see: Menopause)
  (Condition)
• Postmenopause - InDepth (see: Menopause - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Postpartum thyroiditis (see: Silent thyroiditis)
  (Condition)
• Postprandial hypotension (see: Low blood pressure)
  (Condition)
• Postural kyphosis (see: Kyphosis)
  (Condition)
• Postural tremor (see: Tremor)
  (Symptoms)
• Pot (see: Substance use - marijuana)
  (Special Topic)
• Power of attorney (see: Advance care directives)
  (Special Topic)
• Power of attorney - health care agent (see: Health care agents)
  (Special Topic)

Pr

• Pravastatin (Pravachol) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Pravastatin (Pravachol®) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Precancerous changes of the cervix - Pap (see: Pap test)
  (Medical Test)
• Precancerous polyps (see: Colorectal polyps)
  (Condition)
• Prediabetes
  (Self-Care)
• Premature atrial contraction (see: Ectopic heartbeat)
  (Condition)
• Premature beats (see: Ectopic heartbeat)
  (Condition)
• Premature supraventricular contractions (see: Ectopic heartbeat)
  (Condition)
• Preparing for surgery when you have diabetes
  (Special Topic)
• Prepatellar bursitis (see: Bursitis)
  (Condition)
• Presbycusis (see: Hearing loss)
  (Symptoms)
• Presbycusis (see: Age-related hearing loss)
  (Condition)
• Presbyopia
  (Condition)
• Prescription medicines and impotence (see: Drugs that may cause erection problems)
  (Special Topic)
• Pressure ulcer - care (see: How to care for pressure sores)
  (Self-Care)
• Pressure ulcer - wound care center (see: Wound care centers)
  (Special Topic)
• Pressure ulcer skin flap self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Preventing falls - what to ask your doctor
  (Doctor Questions)
• Preventing medicine errors (see: Medicine safety - Filling your prescription)
  (Special Topic)
• Preventing stroke
  (Special Topic)
• Prevention - learn to love exercise (see: Learn to love exercise)
  (Special Topic)
• Preventive care exam - men - over age 65  (see: Health screenings for men age 65 and older)
  (Special Topic)
• Preventive care exam - women - over 65 (see: Health screenings for women age 65 and older)
  (Special Topic)
• Preventive care exam - women - over age 65 (see: Health screenings for women age 65 and older)
  (Special Topic)
• Primary bone tumor (see: Bone tumor)
  (Condition)
• Primary cardiac amyloidosis - AL type (see: Cardiac amyloidosis)
  (Condition)
• Primary endolymphatic hydrops - self-care (see: Meniere disease - self-care)
  (Special Topic)
• Primary intestinal pseudo-obstruction (see: Intestinal pseudo-obstruction)
  (Condition)
• Primary lymphoma of the brain
  (Condition)
• Primary lymphoma of the central nervous system (see: Primary lymphoma of the brain)
  (Condition)
• Primary open-angle glaucoma (see: Glaucoma)
  (Condition)
• Primary open-angle glaucoma - InDepth (see: Glaucoma - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Prinzmetal angina (see: Coronary artery spasm)
  (Condition)
• Prinzmetal’s angina (see: Coronary artery spasm)
  (Condition)
• Prinzmetal's angina (see: Coronary artery spasm)
  (Condition)
• Problem drinking (see: Alcohol use disorder)
  (Condition)
• Problem drinking - InDepth (see: Alcohol use disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Procidentia (see: Rectal prolapse)
  (Condition)
• Proctitis (see: Ulcerative colitis)
  (Condition)
• Proctitis - InDepth (see: Ulcerative colitis - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Proctocolectomy (see: Large bowel resection)
  (Surgery)
• Proctoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Proctosigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Progressive angina (see: Acute coronary syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Progressive angina (see: Unstable angina)
  (Condition)
• Progressive angina - InDepth (see: Heart attack and acute coronary syndrome - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Prolapsed intervertebral disk (see: Herniated disk)
  (Condition)
• Prolapsed intervertebral disk - MRI (see: MRI and low back pain)
  (Special Topic)
• Prolapsing mitral leaflet syndrome (see: Mitral valve prolapse)
  (Condition)
• Prostate - enlarged (see: Enlarged prostate)
  (Condition)
• Prostate biopsy (see: Prostate cancer)
  (Condition)
• Prostate biopsy - InDepth (see: Prostate cancer - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Prostate cancer
  (Condition)
• Prostate cancer - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Prostate cancer screening
  (Special Topic)
• Prostate cancer screening - digital rectal exam (see: Prostate cancer screening)
  (Special Topic)
• Prostate cancer screening - DRE (see: Prostate cancer screening)
  (Special Topic)
• Prostate cancer screening - PSA (see: Prostate cancer screening)
  (Special Topic)
• Prostate cancer screening test (see: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Prostate enlargement - InDepth (see: Benign prostatic hyperplasia - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Prostate enlargement resources (see: Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) - resources)
  (Special Topic)
• Prostate infection (see: Prostatitis)
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Prostate resection - transurethral (see: Transurethral resection of the prostate)
  (Surgery)
• Prostate cancer screening test (see: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Prostate-specific antigen (see: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test
  (Medical Test)
• Prostatitis
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Prostatitis - bacterial
  (Condition)
• Prostatitis - nonbacterial
  (Condition)
• Prostatodynia (see: Prostatitis - nonbacterial)
  (Condition)
• Prosthetic valves (see: Heart valve surgery)
  (Surgery)
• Protecting yourself from cancer scams
  (Special Topic)
• Pruritus ani - self-care (see: Anal itching - self-care)
  (Self-Care)

Ps

• PsA (see: Psoriatic arthritis)
  (Condition)
• PSA (see: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Pseudo-claudication (see: Spinal stenosis)
  (Condition)
• Pseudogout (see: Calcium pyrophosphate arthritis)
  (Condition)
• Pseudogout - wrist (see: Wrist pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Pseudosciatica (see: Piriformis syndrome)
  (Self-Care)
• Psoas strain - aftercare (see: Hip flexor strain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Psoriasis
  (Condition)
• Psoriasis
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Psoriasis - psoriatic arthritis (see: Psoriatic arthritis)
  (Condition)
• Psoriasis vulgaris (see: Psoriasis)
  (Condition)
• Psoriatic arthritis
  (Condition)
• PSVT (see: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT))
  (Condition)
• Psychosis
  (Condition)

Pt

• PTA - peripheral artery (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• Ptosis (see: Eyelid drooping)
  (Condition)
• Ptosis - eyelid lift (see: Eyelid lift)
  (Surgery)
• Ptosis repair - eyelid lift (see: Eyelid lift)
  (Surgery)
• Ptosis, Dermatochalasis (see: Eyelid drooping)
  (Condition)

Pu

• Pubo-vaginal sling (see: Urinary incontinence - urethral sling procedures)
  (Surgery)
• PUFA (see: Facts about polyunsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Pulled hip flexor - aftercare (see: Hip flexor strain - aftercare)
  (Self-Care)
• Pulling a patient up in bed
  (Self-Care)
• Pulling a tooth (see: Tooth extraction)
  (Surgery)
• Pulmonary congestion (see: Pulmonary edema)
  (Condition)
• Pulmonary edema
  (Condition)
• Pulmonary edema
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Pulmonary embolism - D-dimer (see: D-dimer test)
  (Medical Test)
• Pulmonary embolism - heparin shot (see: How to give a heparin shot)
  (Self-Care)
• Pulmonary embolus
  (Condition)
• Pulmonary fibrosis (see: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)
  (Condition)
• Pulmonary function tests
  (Medical Test)
• Pulmonary hypertension
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Pulmonary thromboembolism (see: Pulmonary embolus)
  (Condition)
• Pulse - bounding
  (Symptoms)
• Punch biopsy (see: Skin lesion biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Punch biopsy - skin (see: Skin lesion biopsy)
  (Medical Test)
• Pupil-sparing third cranial nerve palsy (see: Cranial mononeuropathy III - diabetic type)
  (Condition)
• Pustular psoriasis (see: Psoriasis)
  (Condition)
• Putting Sleep Problems to Bed
  (Default)

Pv

• PVB (premature ventricular beat) (see: Ectopic heartbeat)
  (Condition)
• PVC (premature ventricular complex/contraction) (see: Ectopic heartbeat)
  (Condition)
• PVD (see: Peripheral artery disease - legs)
  (Condition)
• PVD - angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries)
  (Surgery)
• PVD - Doppler (see: Doppler ultrasound exam of an arm or leg)
  (Medical Test)
• PVD - InDepth (see: Peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• PVD - ulcer (see: Ischemic ulcers - self-care)
  (Self-Care)

Py

• Pyelonephritis - adults (see: Urinary tract infection - adults)
  (Condition)
• Pyelonephritis - InDepth (see: Urinary tract infection - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Pyogenic liver abscess
  (Condition)
• Pyothorax (see: Empyema)
  (Condition)
• Pyrophosphate arthropathy (see: Calcium pyrophosphate arthritis)
  (Condition)
• Pyrosis (see: Heartburn)
  (Symptoms)
• Pyrosis - InDepth (see: Gastroesophageal reflux disease and heartburn - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)