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Painful bladder syndrome, see Bladder pain syndrome (interstitial cystitis) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/interstitial-cystitis/ | Bladder pain syndrome is a poorly understood condition where you have pelvic pain and problems peeing. It's sometimes called interstitial cystitis (IC) or painful bladder syndrome (PBS). It's difficult to diagnose BPS (interstitial cystitis) as there is no single test that confirms the condition.
Symptoms of BPS (inte... |
Painful periods, see Period pain | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/period-pain/ | It's common to have pain or discomfort before or during your period. There are things you can do to help ease the pain.
Check if it's period pain
Period pain usually happens to women around the start of their period. It can affect anyone who has periods. You may have period pain if:you have pain in your tummy at the s... |
Palpitations, see Heart palpitations | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heart-palpitations/ | Heart palpitations are when your heartbeat becomes more noticeable. They're usually harmless, but get help if you keep getting them or you also have other symptoms.
What heart palpitations feel like
When you have heart palpitations, your heartbeat feels uncomfortable or unusual. You may feel it in your chest, neck or ... |
Pancreatic cancer | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pancreatic-cancer/ | What is pancreatic cancer?
Symptoms
Causes
Tests and next steps
Treatment
Help and support |
Pancreatitis (acute), see Acute pancreatitis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acute-pancreatitis/ | Acute pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed (swollen) over a short period of time. The pancreas is a small organ, located behind the stomach, that helps with digestion. Most people with acute pancreatitis start to feel better within about a week and have no further problems. But some people wi... |
Pancreatitis (chronic), see Chronic pancreatitis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-pancreatitis/ | Chronic pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas has become permanently damaged from inflammation and stops working properly. The pancreas is a small organ, located behind the stomach, that helps with digestion. Chronic pancreatitis can affect people of any age. It is more common in men. It's different from acute... |
Paralysis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/paralysis/ | Paralysis is when you are not able to move some or all your body. It can be temporary or permanent depending on what causes it.
Symptoms of paralysis
You may have paralysis if:you cannot move some or all of your face or bodyyour face or body is weak or floppyyour face or body is numb, painful or tingles all the timeyo... |
Parkinson's disease | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/parkinsons-disease/ | Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease
The main symptoms of Parkinson's disease are:involuntary shaking of particular parts of the body (tremor)slow movementstiff and inflexible musclesA person with Parkinson's diseas... |
Patau's syndrome | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pataus-syndrome/ | Patau's syndrome is a serious, rare genetic disorder caused by having an additional copy of chromosome 13 in some or all of the body's cells. It's also called trisomy 13. Each cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, which carry the genes you inherit from your parents. But a baby with Patau's syndrome has 3 copi... |
Peak flow test | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/peak-flow-test/ | Peak flow is a simple measurement of how quickly you can blow air out of your lungs. It's often used to help diagnose and monitor asthma.
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A peak flow test involves blowing as hard as you can into a small handheld device called a peak flow me... |
Pelvic inflammatory disease | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pelvic-inflammatory-disease-pid/ | Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive system, which includes the womb, fallopian tubes and ovaries.
Symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
PID often does not cause any obvious symptoms. Most symptoms are mild and may include 1 or more of the following:pain around the pelvi... |
Pelvic organ prolapse | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pelvic-organ-prolapse/ | Pelvic organ prolapse is when 1 or more of the organs in the pelvis slip down from their normal position and bulge into the vagina. It can be the womb (uterus), bowel, bladder or top of the vagina. A prolapse is not life threatening, but it can cause pain and discomfort. Symptoms can usually be improved with pelvic flo... |
Pelvic pain | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pelvic-pain/ | Pelvic pain is felt in the lower part of your tummy. The type of pain varies, and it may be sudden and severe (acute pelvic pain) or last 6 months or longer (chronic pelvic pain).
Symptoms of pelvic pain
Pelvic pain varies. It may affect a small area around your pelvis (your lower tummy) or the whole area. Types of pe... |
Pemphigus vulgaris | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pemphigus-vulgaris/ | Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare long-term condition caused by a problem with the immune system. It causes blisters in the mouth and on the skin. It can be very serious, but treatment can help control it.
Check if you have pemphigus vulgaris
Pemphigus vulgaris causes blisters that burst easily and leave very sore patches.... |
Penile cancer | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/penile-cancer/ | What is penile cancer?
Symptoms
Causes
Tests and next steps
Treatment
Help and support |
Penis lumps and spots | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/penis-lumps-and-spots/ | Non-urgent advice: See a GP or go to a sexual health clinic if:
you have a lump, sore or ulcer on your penisyou have a rash or spots on your penisthe tip of your penis is swollen, itchy, sore and red – redness may be less obvious on brown or black skinyou notice any changes to how your penis looksyou have symptoms tha... |
Perforated eardrum | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/perforated-eardrum/ | A perforated (burst) eardrum is a hole or tear in your eardrum. It usually gets better on its own within 2 months, but you may need treatment such as antibiotics.
Check if you have a perforated eardrum
Symptoms of a perforated eardrum usually start suddenly after an:ear infectioninjury (such as getting hit on your ear... |
Pericarditis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pericarditis/ | Pericarditis is inflammation of the lining around your heart, which causes chest pain. It's not usually serious, but it can sometimes cause serious health problems. Get medical advice if you have chest pain.
Check if you have pericarditis
The main symptom of pericarditis is chest pain. The chest pain usually:feels sha... |
Perimenopause, see Menopause | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/ | Menopause is when your periods stop due to lower hormone levels. It usually affects women between the ages of 45 and 55, but it can happen earlier. It affects anyone who has periods. Menopause can happen naturally, or for reasons such as surgery to remove the ovaries (oophorectomy) or the uterus (hysterectomy), cancer ... |
Period pain | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/period-pain/ | It's common to have pain or discomfort before or during your period. There are things you can do to help ease the pain.
Check if it's period pain
Period pain usually happens to women around the start of their period. It can affect anyone who has periods. You may have period pain if:you have pain in your tummy at the s... |
Periods | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/periods/ | A period is the part of the menstrual cycle when a woman bleeds from her vagina for a few days. For most women this happens around every 28 days, but it's common for periods to be more or less frequent than this, ranging from every 21 days to every 35 days. Your period can last between 2 and 7 days, but it will usually... |
Periods (heavy), see Heavy periods | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heavy-periods/ | Check if you have heavy periods
You may have heavy periods if you:need to change your pad or tampon every 1 to 2 hours, or empty your menstrual cup more often than is recommendedneed to use 2 types of period product together, such as a pad and a tamponhave periods lasting more than 7 dayspass blood clots larger than ab... |
Periods (irregular), see Irregular periods | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irregular-periods/ | Irregular periods are not usually a sign of a problem. But speak to a GP if your periods are irregular or your normal pattern of periods changes.
Check if you have irregular periods
The average gap between periods starting (the menstrual cycle) is around 28 days. It can sometimes be a bit shorter or longer. A woman's ... |
Periods (missed or late), see Missed or late periods | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/missed-or-late-periods/ | Late or missed periods can be caused by many things. Most of the time it’s nothing to worry about but see a doctor about them just in case.
Causes of missed or late periods
Many women will have missed or late periods at some time. Missed or late periods can affect anyone who has periods. Common causes of a missed or l... |
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/peripheral-arterial-disease-pad/ | Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common condition where a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries restricts blood supply to leg muscles. It's also known as peripheral vascular disease (PVD).
Symptoms of peripheral arterial diseaseMany people with PAD have no symptoms. However, some develop a painful ache in t... |
Peripheral neuropathy | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/ | Peripheral neuropathy develops when nerves in the body's extremities, such as the hands, feet and arms, are damaged. The symptoms depend on which nerves are affected. In the UK it's estimated almost 1 in 10 people aged 55 or over are affected by peripheral neuropathy.
The peripheral nervous systemThe peripheral nervou... |
Peritonitis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/peritonitis/ | Peritonitis is an infection of the inner lining of your tummy. Left untreated, it can become life threatening.
Check if you have peritonitis
Symptoms of peritonitis include:tummy paina very high temperature, or feeling hot and shiverya rapid heartbeat (your heart is beating more quickly than normal)not being able to p... |
Persistent trophoblastic disease and choriocarcinoma | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/persistent-trophoblastic-disease-choriocarcinoma/ | Persistent trophoblastic disease and choriocarcinoma are very rare pregnancy-related tumours known as gestational trophoblastic tumours (GTTs).
Persistent trophoblastic diseaseIn the UK, about 1 in 600 pregnancies are found to be a molar pregnancy, where the foetus and placenta don't form properly and a baby doesn't u... |
PET scan | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pet-scan/ | Positron emission tomography (PET) scans produce detailed 3-dimensional images of the inside of the body. The images can clearly show the part of the body being investigated, including any abnormal areas, and can highlight how well certain functions of the body are working. PET scans are often combined with CT scans to... |
Peyronie's disease | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/peyronies-disease/ | Check if it's Peyronie's disease
Peyronie's disease mainly affects men over 40, but younger men can also get it. It can affect any adult with a penis.
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Symptoms of Peyronie's disease include:swelling that later causes a hard lump to develop on the shaft of your penis and stops it stret... |
Phaeochromocytoma | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/phaeochromocytoma/ | A phaeochromocytoma is a rare tumour of the adrenal glands, which sit above the kidneys. The tumour is mainly found in adults, although children can sometimes develop one. It will usually be non-cancerous (benign), although around 1 in 10 are cancerous (malignant). It's usually possible to successfully remove a phaeoch... |
Phenylketonuria | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/phenylketonuria/ | Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare but potentially serious inherited disorder. Our bodies break down the protein in foods, such as meat and fish, into amino acids, which are the "building blocks" of protein. These amino acids are then used to make our own proteins. Any amino acids that are not needed are broken down furth... |
Phimosis, see Tight foreskin (phimosis) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/phimosis/ | It's normal for babies and young boys to have a tight foreskin (phimosis), but adults can also be affected. See a GP if your or your child's foreskin is sore or swollen.
Check if you or your child has a tight foreskin
The foreskin is the thin layer of skin that covers the end of the penis. If you or your child has a t... |
Phlebitis (superficial thrombophlebitis) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/phlebitis/ | Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein near the surface of the skin. It’s not usually serious and often gets better on its own after 1 or 2 weeks. Phlebitis is also sometimes known as superficial thrombophlebitis or superficial vein thrombosis.
Check if you have phlebitis
Phlebitis usually affects the veins in the legs, ... |
Phosphate test | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/phosphate-test/ | A phosphate test is used to measure the level of phosphate in the blood. Phosphate is a chemical that contains the mineral phosphorus. Phosphates are essential for the production of energy, muscle and nerve function, and bone growth. Phosphate tests are very useful for measuring phosphate levels in people with malnutri... |
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/photodynamic-therapy/ | Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment that involves light-sensitive medicine and a light source to destroy abnormal cells. It can be used to treat some skin and eye conditions, as well as certain types of cancer. On their own, the medicine and light source are harmless, but when the medicine is exposed to the light... |
Physiotherapy | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/physiotherapy/ | Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future. It takes a holistic approach that involves the patient directly in their own care.
When is physiotherapy used?Physiotherapy can be hel... |
Piles (haemorrhoids) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/piles-haemorrhoids/ | Piles (haemorrhoids) are lumps inside and around your bottom (anus). They often get better on their own after a few days. There are things you can do to treat and prevent piles.
Check if it's piles
Symptoms of piles include:bright red blood after you pooan itchy anusfeeling like you still need to poo after going to th... |
Pilonidal sinus | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pilonidal-sinus/ | A pilonidal sinus is a small hole or tunnel at the top of your bottom, between your buttocks. Treatment is usually only needed if it becomes infected.
Check if you have an infected pilonidal sinus
Most people with a pilonidal sinus do not notice it unless it becomes infected and causes symptoms. An infection will caus... |
Pins and needles | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pins-and-needles/ | Everyone can get pins and needles but see a GP if you keep getting it or it lasts a long time.
What is pins and needles?
Pins and needles feels like a pricking, tingling or numbness sensation. It happens when the blood supply to the nerves is cut off. This is usually when you sit or sleep on part of your body. It only... |
PIP breast implants | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pip-implants/ | PIP breast implants were withdrawn from the UK in 2010 after it was found they had been fraudulently manufactured with unapproved silicone gel, and were far more prone to splitting (rupturing) than other breast implants. Research hasn't found any evidence to suggest that PIP implants pose a serious health risk, but the... |
Pityriasis rosea | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pityriasis-rosea/ | Pityriasis rosea is different to pityriasis versicolor.
Check if you have pityriasis rosea
The main symptom of pityriasis rosea is a rash. Some people get flu-like symptoms a few days before the rash appears, including:tirednessa sore throata high temperaturea headacheThe rash appears in 2 stages. Stage 1: single, rou... |
Pityriasis versicolor | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pityriasis-versicolor/ | Pityriasis versicolor is a common fungal skin infection. It's sometimes also called tinea versicolor. A GP can prescribe treatment for it, but it can keep coming back. Pityriasis versicolor is different to pityriasis rosea.
Check if you have pityriasis versicolor
Pityriasis versicolor causes patches of skin to change ... |
Plagiocephaly and brachycephaly (flat head syndrome) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/plagiocephaly-brachycephaly/ | Babies sometimes develop a flattened head when they're a few months old, usually as a result of them spending a lot of time lying on their back. This is known as flat head syndrome, and there are 2 main types:plagiocephaly – the head is flattened on one side, causing it to look asymmetrical; the ears may be misaligned ... |
Plantar fasciitis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/plantar-fasciitis/ | Plantar fasciitis is pain on the bottom of your foot, around your heel and arch. You can usually ease the pain yourself but see a GP if it does not improve within 2 weeks.
Check if you have plantar fasciitis
The main symptom of plantar fasciitis is pain on the bottom of your foot, around your heel and arch.
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Plastic surgery | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/plastic-surgery/ | Plastic surgery is used to repair and reconstruct missing or damaged tissue and skin. The main aim of plastic surgery is to restore the function and appearance of tissue and skin so it's as close to normal as possible. Plastic surgery is different from cosmetic surgery, which is surgery carried out solely to change a p... |
Pleurisy | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pleurisy/ | Pleurisy is inflammation around the lungs, which causes sharp chest pain. It's easy to treat and usually gets better in a few days, but can sometimes be a sign of something more serious, like pneumonia.
Check if it's pleurisy
The main symptom of pleurisy is sharp chest pain when you breathe in. The pain may be worse w... |
PMS (premenstrual syndrome) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pre-menstrual-syndrome/ | Symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome)
Each woman's symptoms are different and can vary from month to month, but most women have PMS (premenstrual syndrome) at some point. The most common symptoms of PMS include:mood swingsfeeling depressed or irritablefeeling upset, anxious or emotionaltiredness or trouble sleepingbl... |
Pneumonia | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pneumonia/ | Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection. Most people get better in 2 to 4 weeks, but babies, older people, and people with heart or lung conditions are at risk of getting seriously ill and may need treatment in hospital.
Symptoms of pneumonia
Symptoms of pneumonia can start suddenly or g... |
Poisoning | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/poisoning/ | Poisoning is when a person is exposed to a substance that can damage their health or endanger their life. Most cases of poisoning happen at home, and children under 5 have the highest risk of accidental poisoning. There are several thousands of cases in England each year where people intentionally poison themselves as ... |
Polio | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polio/ | Polio is a serious infection that's now very rare because of the vaccination programme. It's only found in a few countries and the chance of getting it in the UK is extremely low.
Polio in the UK
There have been no confirmed cases of paralysis due to polio caught in the UK since 1984. Although some poliovirus has been... |
Polycystic kidney disease (autosomal dominant), see Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autosomal-dominant-polycystic-kidney-disease-adpkd/ | Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is an inherited condition that causes small fluid-filled sacs called cysts to develop in the kidneys. Although children affected by ADPKD are born with the condition, it rarely causes any noticeable problems until the cysts grow large enough to affect the kidneys' fu... |
Polycystic kidney disease (autosomal recessive), see Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autosomal-recessive-polycystic-kidney-disease-arpkd/ | Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is a rare inherited childhood condition where the development of the kidneys and liver is abnormal. Over time, these organs may fail. The condition often causes serious problems soon after birth, although less severe cases may not become obvious until a child is old... |
Polycystic ovary syndrome | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos/ | Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work. The 3 main features of PCOS are:irregular periods – which means your ovaries do not regularly release eggs (ovulation)excess androgen – high levels of "male" hormones in your body, which may cause physical signs such as exce... |
Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polyhydramnios/ | Symptoms of polyhydramnios
Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid) does not usually cause symptoms. You may only find out you have it at a routine scan or antenatal appointment. If you do have symptoms, they might include:indigestion and heartburnconstipationbreathlessnessswollen feet and legsurinary tract infections ... |
Polymorphic light eruption | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polymorphic-light-eruption/ | Polymorphic light eruption is a fairly common skin rash triggered by exposure to sunlight or artificial ultraviolet (UV) light.
Symptoms of polymorphic light eruption
An itchy or burning rash appears within hours, or up to 2 to 3 days after exposure to sunlight. It lasts for up to 2 weeks, healing without scarring. Th... |
Polymyalgia rheumatica | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/polymyalgia-rheumatica/ | Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and inflammation in the muscles around the shoulders, neck and hips.
Symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica
The main symptom is muscle stiffness in the morning that lasts longer than 45 minutes. Other symptoms may include:extreme tirednessloss of appe... |
Pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pompholyx/ | Pompholyx (also called dyshidrotic eczema) is a type of eczema that affects the hands or feet. It's usually a long-term condition, but treatment can help control the symptoms.
Check if you have pompholyx
Pompholyx causes itchy blisters on the hands or feet that come and go. The symptoms usually last 2 to 3 weeks at a ... |
Popliteal cyst, see Baker's cyst | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bakers-cyst/ | A Baker's cyst, also called a popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling that develops at the back of the knee.
A Baker's cyst on a leg
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It's caused when the tissue behind the knee joint becomes swollen and inflamed. The swelli... |
Post-herpetic neuralgia | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-herpetic-neuralgia/ | Post-herpetic neuralgia is a lasting pain in the areas of your skin where you had shingles. Around one in five people with shingles will get post-herpetic neuralgia. People age 50 and over are particularly at risk. Many people with post-herpetic neuralgia make a full recovery within a year. But symptoms occasionally la... |
Post-mortem | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-mortem/ | A post-mortem examination, also known as an autopsy, is the examination of a body after death. The aim of a post-mortem is to determine the cause of death. Post-mortems are carried out by pathologists (doctors who specialise in understanding the nature and causes of disease). The Royal College of Pathologists and the H... |
Post-polio syndrome | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-polio-syndrome/ | Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a poorly understood condition that can affect people who have had polio in the past. Polio is a viral infection that used to be common in the UK but is now rare. Most people who had polio would have fought off the infection without even realising they were infected. Some people with polio w... |
Postmenopausal bleeding | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-menopausal-bleeding/ | Menopause is usually diagnosed in women over 45 who have not had a period for more than a year. Any bleeding from the vagina after this time needs to be checked by a GP.
Non-urgent advice: See a GP if:
You have postmenopausal bleeding, even if:it's only happened oncethere's only a small amount of blood, spotting, or ... |
Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/postural-tachycardia-syndrome/ | Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is when your heart rate increases very quickly after getting up from sitting or lying down, often making you feel dizzy or lightheaded. There's currently no cure, but it can be managed with changes to your lifestyle, or sometimes treatment with medicines.
Check if it's postural tac... |
Potassium test | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/potassium-test/ | A potassium test measures the amount of potassium in blood serum, the fluid part of your blood. Potassium is a mineral that helps:nerves and muscles "communicate"nutrients move into cells and waste products move out of cellsthe heart function healthilyThere are several reasons why a doctor might recommend you have a po... |
Prader-Willi syndrome | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prader-willi-syndrome/ | Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic condition that causes a wide range of physical symptoms, learning difficulties and behavioural challenges. It's usually noticed shortly after birth.
Symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome
Typical symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome include:an excessive appetite and overeating, which ca... |
Pre-eclampsia | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pre-eclampsia/ | Pre-eclampsia is a condition that affects some pregnant women, usually during the second half of pregnancy (from 20 weeks) or soon after their baby is delivered.
Symptoms of pre-eclampsia
Early signs of pre-eclampsia include having high blood pressure (hypertension) and protein in your urine (proteinuria). It's unlike... |
Predictive genetic tests for cancer risk genes | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/predictive-genetic-tests-cancer/ | Cancer is not usually inherited, but some types – mainly breast, ovarian, colorectal and prostate cancer – can be strongly influenced by genes and can run in families. We all carry certain genes that are normally protective against cancer. These genes correct any DNA damage that naturally happens when cells divide. Inh... |
Premature ejaculation, see Ejaculation problems | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ejaculation-problems/ | Ejaculation problems are common sexual problems in men. The 3 main types of ejaculation problems are:premature ejaculationdelayed ejaculationretrograde ejaculationIf you have a persistent problem with ejaculation, visit your GP, who will discuss the problem with you and may examine you or refer you to a specialist.
Pr... |
Pressure ulcers (pressure sores) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pressure-sores/ | Pressure ulcers (pressure sores or bed sores) are areas of damage to your skin and the tissue underneath. You have a higher chance of getting them if you have difficulty moving.
Check if it's a pressure ulcer
Pressure ulcers usually form on bony parts of the body, such as the heels, elbows, hips and tailbone. Symptoms... |
Priapism (painful erections) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/priapism-painful-erections/ | Priapism is a long-lasting painful erection. It can cause permanent damage to your penis if not treated quickly.
Things you can try yourself to reduce a painful erection
There are things you can try to reduce your erection.
Do
try to go for a pee
have a warm bath or shower
drink lots of water
go for a gentle walk... |
Prickly heat, see Heat rash (prickly heat) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-rash-prickly-heat/ | Check if you have heat rash
The symptoms of heat rash are:small, raised spotsan itchy, prickly feelingmild swellingThe rash looks red on white skin. It may be harder to see or look grey or white on brown or black skin. The symptoms of heat rash are often the same in adults and children. It can appear anywhere on the bo... |
Primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/primary-biliary-cholangitis-pbc/ | Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC, often referred to as primary biliary cirrhosis) is a type of liver disease that can get gradually worse over time. Without treatment, it may eventually lead to liver failure.
Symptoms of PBC
PBC does not always cause symptoms, but some people may experience:bone and joint achesfatigue... |
Probiotics | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/probiotics/ | Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts promoted as having various health benefits. They're usually added to yoghurts or taken as food supplements, and are often described as "good" or "friendly" bacteria. Probiotics are thought to help restore the natural balance of bacteria in your gut (including your stomach and int... |
Problems swallowing pills | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/problems-swallowing-pills/ | Lots of people find it hard to swallow pills. There are things you can try to make it easier and a pharmacist can offer advice.
How to make it easier to swallow pills
Do
take pills with water – you can take some pills with other drinks or food. Always read the instruction leaflet
lean forward slightly when you swal... |
Proctalgia, see Anal pain | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anal-pain/ | Anal pain (pain in the bottom) is common. There are things you can do to ease it, but see a GP if you're in a lot of pain or it does not get better.
Common causes of anal pain
Anal pain has many different causes. Your symptoms might give you an idea of what is causing anal pain. Do not self-diagnose, see a GP if you'r... |
Progressive supranuclear palsy | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/progressive-supranuclear-palsy-psp/ | Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare neurological condition that can cause problems with balance, movement, vision, speech and swallowing. It's caused by increasing numbers of brain cells becoming damaged over time. The PSP Association estimates there are around 4,000 people with PSP living in the UK. But it'... |
Prolapse (pelvic organ), see Pelvic organ prolapse | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pelvic-organ-prolapse/ | Pelvic organ prolapse is when 1 or more of the organs in the pelvis slip down from their normal position and bulge into the vagina. It can be the womb (uterus), bowel, bladder or top of the vagina. A prolapse is not life threatening, but it can cause pain and discomfort. Symptoms can usually be improved with pelvic flo... |
Prosopagnosia (face blindness) | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/face-blindness/ | Prosopagnosia, also called face blindness, is a condition where you have difficulty recognising people's faces. There is no treatment, but there are things you can do to help you recognise people.
Check if you have prosopagnosia (face blindness)
The main symptom of prosopagnosia is having difficulty recognising faces.... |
Prostate cancer | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/ | Prostate cancer usually develops slowly, so there may be no signs for many years.
Symptoms of prostate cancer
Symptoms of prostate cancer do not usually appear until the prostate is large enough to affect the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the penis (urethra). When this happens, you may notice things ... |
Prostate enlargement, see Benign prostate enlargement | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-enlargement/ | Benign prostate enlargement (BPE) is the medical term to describe an enlarged prostate, a condition that can affect how you pee (urinate). BPE is common in men aged over 50. It's not a cancer and it's not usually a serious threat to health. Many men worry that having an enlarged prostate means they have an increased ri... |
Prostate problems | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-problems/ | Prostate problems are common, particularly in men aged over 50. The prostate is a small gland found only in men and trans women. It surrounds the tube that carries urine out of the body (urethra). The prostate gland produces a thick, white fluid that gets mixed with sperm to create semen. The prostate gland is about th... |
Prostatitis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostatitis/ | Check if you have prostatitis
Symptoms of prostatitis can affect anyone with a prostate gland. Symptoms may include:pain when peeing, which may feel like stinging or burningdifficulty peeing or straining to peeneeding to pee more often than usualpain in your penis, scrotum, testicles or bottompain when you ejaculatehig... |
PSA test | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/psa-test/ | Credit: Multimedia Team - nhs.uk
The prostate is a small, walnut-size gland under the bladder and behind the penis. It produces a thick fluid that mixes with sperm to make semen.
Why a PSA test is done
A PSA test checks the level of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. High levels may be a sign of a prostat... |
Psoriasis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/psoriasis/ | Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes flaky patches of skin which form scales. On brown, black and white skin the patches can look pink or red, and the scales white or silvery. On brown and black skin the patches can also look purple or dark brown, and the scales may look grey. These patches normally appear on your... |
Psoriatic arthritis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/psoriatic-arthritis/ | Psoriatic arthritis is a long-term condition that causes joint pain, swelling and stiffness. Medicines can help treat the symptoms. Some people with the skin condition psoriasis will get psoriatic arthritis as they get older.
Check if you have psoriatic arthritis
Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis include:pain, swelling ... |
Puberty (early or delayed), see Early or delayed puberty | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/early-or-delayed-puberty/ | Puberty is when a child's body begins to develop and change as they become an adult. Signs of puberty include girls developing breasts and starting periods, and boys developing a larger penis and testicles, a deeper voice and a more muscular appearance. The average age for girls to start puberty is 11, while for boys t... |
Pubic lice | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pubic-lice/ | Pubic lice are tiny insects that can live on body hair, especially the pubic hair around the penis or vagina. They're spread through close body contact, most commonly through sexual contact. Pubic lice are sometimes also called crabs.
Check if you have pubic lice
Pubic lice are very small (2mm long) and grey-brown in ... |
Pudendal neuralgia | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pudendal-neuralgia/ | Pudendal neuralgia is nerve pain in the genitals, bottom, anus or pelvis. It can last a long time, but there are treatments that can help.
Check if you have pudendal neuralgia
The main symptom of pudendal neuralgia is sharp, shooting, burning or tingling pain (nerve pain) or numbness in your:genitals (your vagina, vul... |
Pulmonary embolism | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pulmonary-embolism/ | A pulmonary embolism is when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in your lungs. It can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.
Check if you have a pulmonary embolism
Symptoms of a pulmonary embolism include:difficulty breathing that comes on suddenlychest pain that's worse when you breathe incoughing up bloodYou ma... |
Pulmonary fibrosis, see Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/idiopathic-pulmonary-fibrosis/ | Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a condition in which the lungs become scarred and breathing becomes increasingly difficult. It's not clear what causes it, but it usually affects people who are around 70 to 75 years old, and is rare in people under 50. Several treatments can help reduce the rate at which IPF gets... |
Pulmonary hypertension | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pulmonary-hypertension/ | Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the blood vessels that supply the lungs (pulmonary arteries). It's a serious condition that can damage the right side of the heart. The walls of the pulmonary arteries become thick and stiff, and cannot expand as well to allow blood through. The reduced blood flow makes ... |
Pyoderma gangrenosum | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pyoderma-gangrenosum/ | Check if you have pyoderma gangrenosum
The main symptom of pyoderma gangrenosum is a large, painful ulcer on your skin. It usually starts as a small bump, spot or blood blister that gets bigger quickly and turns into an ulcer. Sometimes you may have more than 1 ulcer. Pyoderma gangrenosum ulcers:usually appear on the l... |
Q fever | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/q-fever/ | Symptoms of Q fever
Q fever does not always cause symptoms. Some people get flu-like symptoms within 2 to 3 weeks of being infected, such as:a high temperatureaching musclestirednessfeeling sicka sore throatswollen glandsSymptoms of Q fever usually last up to 2 weeks.
How Q fever is spread
Q fever is most often spread... |
Quinsy, see Tonsillitis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tonsillitis/ | Check if you have tonsillitis
Tonsillitis can feel like a bad cold or flu. The tonsils at the sides of your throat will be red and swollen. Symptoms in children and adults can include:a sore throatproblems swallowinga high temperaturecoughinga headachefeeling and being sickearachefeeling tiredSometimes the symptoms can... |
Rabies | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rabies/ | Rabies is a rare but serious infection that's usually caught from a bite or scratch of an infected animal. It's almost always fatal once symptoms appear, but vaccination and early treatment can prevent it.
Check if you're at risk of rabies
Rabies is found throughout the world, but it's very rare in the UK. Although th... |
Radiotherapy | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/radiotherapy/ | Radiotherapy is a treatment where radiation is used to kill cancer cells.
When radiotherapy is used
Radiotherapy may be used in the early stages of cancer or after it has started to spread. It can be used to:try to cure the cancer completely (curative radiotherapy)make other treatments more effective – for example, it... |
Rashes in babies and children | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rashes-babies-and-children/ | This page covers some of the common rashes in babies and children. As a parent, you may know if your child seems seriously unwell and should trust your judgement.
Immediate action required: Call 999 or go to A&E now if:
Your child is unwell with a rash and has any of these symptoms:a stiff neckbothered by lightthey s... |
Raynaud's | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/raynauds/ | Raynaud's phenomenon is where your blood stops flowing properly to your fingers and toes. It's common and does not usually cause severe problems. You can often treat the symptoms yourself by keeping warm. Sometimes it can be a sign of a more serious condition.
Check if it's Raynaud's
Raynaud's affects your blood circu... |
Reactive arthritis | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/reactive-arthritis/ | Reactive arthritis is a condition that causes redness and swelling (inflammation) in various joints in the body, especially the knees, feet, toes, hips and ankles. It usually develops after you've had an infection, particularly a sexually transmitted infection or food poisoning. In most cases, it clears up within a few... |
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