Diseases Starting With P
Pernicious Anemia
Pernicious anemia is a form of megaloblastic anemia resulting from vitamin B12 deficiency due to impaired absorption in the gastro…
Peritonitis
Peritonitis is a severe and potentially life-threatening inflammation of the peritoneum—the thin layer of tissue lining the inside…
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), also referred to as Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), is a circulatory disorder that affects the…
Peripheral Edema Due to Chronic Heart Failure
Peripheral edema due to chronic heart failure (CHF) is a hallmark clinical feature reflecting systemic fluid overload. This condit…
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral edema refers to the accumulation of excess fluid in the interstitial tissues, most commonly observed in the lower extre…
Peripheral Arterial Thromboembolism Prevention
Peripheral arterial thromboembolism is a critical vascular condition resulting from the obstruction of peripheral arteries by embo…
Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD), also referred to as peripheral artery disease (PAD), is a chronic circulatory condit…
Peripheral Arterial Embolism
Peripheral arterial embolism (PAE) is a sudden blockage of an artery in the limbs due to an embolus—commonly a blood clot—that tra…
Perioperative Tachycardia
Perioperative tachycardia is defined as a sustained heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute occurring before, during, or after s…
Pericarditis
Pericarditis is an inflammatory condition affecting the pericardium, the thin, double-layered sac that surrounds and protects the …
Pericardial Malignant Effusion
Pericardial malignant effusion refers to the accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac surrounding the heart, due to cancerous …
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Perennial allergic rhinitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the nasal passages, triggered by allergens that persist through…