Medicine
- Raynaud's Disease - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods
- Raynaud's disease is a condition that affects the blood supply to the fingers, toes and occasionally the ears and nose. Raynaud's disease can be classified as one of two types: primary (or idiopathic) and secondary (also called Raynaud's phenomenon)...
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods
- Pyoderma gangrenosum is an uncommon ulcerative cutaneous condition of uncertain etiology. It is a disease that causes tissue to become necrotic, causing deep ulcers that usually occur on the legs. When they occur, they can lead to chronic wounds. PG...
- Pyloric Stenosis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods
- Pyloric stenosis is the narrowing of part of the stomach (the pylorus) that leads into the small intestines. The true cause of pyloric stenosis is unknown. It is believed to begin as the overworked muscle around the outside of the pyloric opening at...
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinopathies in women of reproductive age. It is the most common hormonal reproductive problem in women of childbearing age. This can affect fertility and pregnancy. It can also cause ma...
- Pheochromocytoma - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods
- Pheochromocytoma is a rare catecholamine-secreting tumor derived from chromaffin cells. Pheochromocytomas are usually benign (non-cancerous), but can cause dangerously high blood pressure and other symptoms, including pounding headaches, heart palpi...
- Peyronie's Disease - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods
- Peyronie's disease is an acquired inflammatory condition of the associated with penile curvature and, in some cases, pain. The exact cause of Peyronie's Disease is unknown but several theories have been proposed. The disease is characterized by a ha...
- Pericarditis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods
- Pericarditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the pericardium, which is the sac-like covering of the heart. The pericardium has an inner and outer layer with a small amount of lubricating fluid between them. Pericarditis frequently causes a c...
- Patellar Tendinitis - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods
- Patellar Tendinitis is an extremely common malady that can plague almost anyone, from athletes to laborers. Patellar Tendinitis is also known as jumpers knee. It is common in people involved in activities that include a lot of running, jumping, stop...
- Parkinson's Disease - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods
- Parkinson's Disease is a disease mostly affecting middle-aged and elderly people characterized by tremors and rigid, slow movement. It is also known as PD or Parkinson disease. Early symptoms of PD are subtle and occur gradually. Parkinson's disease...