Diseases & Health Conditions
Educational information about diseases, symptoms, and related treatments
Post-concussion syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) refers to a group of symptoms that can continue for weeks or even mon...
Post-polio syndrome
Post-polio syndrome is a slow, gradually worsening condition that can affect some people who've had...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that follows a traumatic event. It...
Postnatal depression
Postnatal depression is a form of depression that many parents go through after having a baby. It a...
Pressure ulcers
Pressure ulcers happen when constant pressure on part of the skin damages both the skin and the tiss...
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a condition affecting the brain and nervous system. Over tim...
Prostate cancer
What is prostate cancer? Symptoms of prostate cancer Risk factors of prostate cancer Diagnosing pros...
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin condition where patches of skin become red, flaky and crusty, often with a build...
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that can develop in people who have the skin condition ps...
Psychosis
Psychosis is a serious mental health condition, and it's fairly common too.
Psychotic depression
Some people with severe depression also develop symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations or del...
Pubic lice
Pubic lice, also called crabs, are tiny insects that live on coarse human body hair, such as the pub...
Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is high pressure inside the pulmonary arteries. These are the vessels that ca...
Rare cancers
There are hundreds of different types of cancer, and some are more common than others. Some types al...
Rare conditions
There are around 7000 known rare conditions, and new ones are being found every year. In Scotland, a...
Raynaud’s phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenon is a common condition that affects the blood supply to certain parts of the bod...
Reactive arthritis
Reactive arthritis causes inflammation (redness and swelling) in different parts of the body. It us...
Recovering from a cardiac arrest
Recovery after a cardiac arrest looks different for everyone. It usually happens in stages, starting...
Recurrent miscarriage
Recurrent miscarriage means you've had 3 or more early miscarriages. (Read more about early miscarri...
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common virus that affects the lungs and airways. Most peop...
Restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome, often called RLS for short, is also known as Willis-Ekbom disease. It is a c...
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term condition that stays with you over time. It can cause pain, swel...
Ringworm
Ringworm is a common fungal infection. It can cause a red or silvery ring shaped rash on the skin....
Rosacea
Rosacea is a common, long-lasting skin condition that mainly affects the face. It can cause redness...