Diseases & Health Conditions
Educational information about diseases, symptoms, and related treatments
Post-concussion syndrome
Overview Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) describes a set of symptoms that sometimes happen after a co...
Post-polio syndrome
Overview Post-polio syndrome is a slow progressive condition that affects some people that have had...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Overview Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem caused by traumatic events...
Postnatal depression
Overview Postnatal depression is a type of depression that many parents experience after having a ba...
Pressure ulcers
Overview Pressure ulcers are areas of damage to the skin and the tissue underneath. This happens whe...
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)
Overview Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a neurological condition. It’s caused by the loss o...
Prostate cancer
Overview - What is prostate cancer? - Symptoms of prostate cancer - Risk factors of prostate cancer...
Psoriasis
Overview Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin. These are cov...
Psoriatic arthritis
Overview Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that sometimes develops in people with the skin...
Psychosis
Overview Psychosis is a common and serious mental health problem.
Psychotic depression
Overview Some people who have severe depression will also experience symptoms of psychosis. Common s...
Pubic lice
Overview British Sign Language (BSL) | 简体中文 | Polski | Română | slovenčina Pubic lice, also know...
Pulmonary hypertension
Overview - About pulmonary hypertension - Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension - Causes of pulmonary h...
Rare cancers
Overview - What are rare cancers? - Diagnosing and treating rare cancers - Treatment for rare cancer...
Rare conditions
Overview There are around 7000 known rare conditions, with new conditions being discovered every yea...
Raynaud’s phenomenon
Overview - About Raynaud’s phenomenon - Causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon - Diagnosing Raynaud’s phenom...
Reactive arthritis
Overview Reactive arthritis causes inflammation (redness and swelling) in different parts of the bod...
Recovering from a cardiac arrest
Overview Recovery from a cardiac arrest can look different for each person. Recovery usually happens...
Recurrent miscarriage
Overview Recurrent miscarriage is when you’ve experienced 3 or more early miscarriages. Read more ab...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Overview Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that can affect the lungs and airways. In most...
Restless legs syndrome
Overview Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a common condition of...
Rheumatoid arthritis
Overview Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term condition. It can cause: - pain - swelling - stiffness...
Ringworm
Overview Ringworm is a common fungal infection. It can cause a red or silvery ring-like rash on the...
Rosacea
Overview Rosacea is a common long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face. It can cause red...