Diseases Starting With C
Post-Transplant Cytomegalovirus Infection
Post-transplant cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is one of the most significant complications following solid organ and hematopoiet…
Post-Op Photophobia
Post-operative photophobia refers to abnormal light sensitivity experienced following ocular surgery. While some degree of photoph…
Post-Menopausal Symptoms and Their Management
Post-menopause begins 12 consecutive months after a woman’s last menstrual period. It marks the end of natural reproductive years,…
Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis Prevention
Post-menopausal osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease characterized by decreased bone mass and structural deterioration, prim…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious psychiatric condition that develops in some individuals after experiencing or w…
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a chronic inflammatory disorder predominantly affecting adults over the age of 50. Characterized b…
Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a chronic autoimmune condition affecting five or more joints during the first…
Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Pneumococcal pneumonia is an acute lower respiratory tract infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a leading bacterial patho…
Peyronie’s Disease
Peyronie’s disease is a noncancerous condition characterized by the development of fibrous scar tissue, or plaque, within the peni…
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma (PTCL)
Peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) refers to a diverse group of rare and aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) derived from mature…
Perianal Irritation
Perianal irritation, medically known as pruritus ani, is a common yet distressing condition characterized by itching, burning, red…
Paralytic Ileus
Paralytic ileus, also known as functional bowel obstruction, is a temporary cessation of peristalsis in the intestines without any…