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A health condition that negatively affects the brain, heart, arteries, and eyes in children and causes hemangiomas (noncancerous or benign growths on the skin made of blood vessels) is called PHACE syndrome. Usually, hemangiomas appear on the child’s neck and face. Furthermore, this disorder can cause severe symptoms and life-threatening complications. Do not avoid visiting […]

A genetic health condition that causes polyps and dark-colored spots on different parts of the body is called Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS). It also significantly increases the risk of certain cancer types, but when these spots and polyps appear, they are noncancerous (benign). Furthermore, the spots that appear in children with this disorder usually fade over […]

Any health condition that negatively affects the nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord is known as peripheral neuropathy. Therefore, there are multiple reasons that may cause this condition, including infections, trauma, inherited disorders, and others. While multiple forms of peripheral neuropathy are treatable, their severity can vary from one person to another. In […]

A type of cardiomyopathy that occurs only in the last month of pregnancy or within 5 months after delivery is called peripartum cardiomyopathy (PC). Generally, this disorder causes a weakness of the heart muscle. Furthermore, if you leave this condition untreated, it may lead to heart failure and even death. Extreme tiredness (fatigue), heart palpitations, […]

A disease in which the organs or tissue push through the pelvic floor muscles into the abdominal cavity is called a perineal hernia. People are usually at increased risk of this condition after pelvic surgery. However, injuries and pregnancy can also cause a perineal hernia. The most common symptom of this disorder is pain that […]

A disorder that causes open sores in the stomach lining or duodenum (the top part of the small bowel) is called peptic ulcer disease (PUD). The most common symptoms include burning or gnawing stomach pain. While most people develop peptic ulcer disease due to NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and H. pylori infection, it may also […]

A common allergy that occurs when the immune system overreacts to an antibiotic called Penicillin is called penicillin allergy. Usually, people who develop it experience the following symptoms. For example, skin rash, swelling, and difficulty breathing, but may also experience other symptoms. Sometimes, an allergic reaction can be a medical emergency, which means the affected […]

A health condition in which the muscles in the pelvic area become weakened and cause one or more organs to sag is called pelvic organ prolapse (POP). These include the vagina, uterus, bladder, and rectum. However, if you develop a severe form of pelvic organ prolapse, an organ can bulge onto another organ or even […]

A condition that affects the ability to relax and coordinate pelvic floor muscles to poop is called pelvic floor dysfunction. It often causes straining to poop, urine or stool leakage, frequent urination, or constipation. However, this condition is treatable, and doctors often recommend physical therapy and medicines. Generally, this is a common condition that involves […]

A systemic health condition caused by a deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3) is called pellagra. It negatively affects all body structures and organs, and without treatment, it can be fatal. In most cases, people develop pellagra due to a lack of vitamin B3 in their diet (also called primary pellagra). It often occurs in poor […]