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    Conditions beginning with the letter P

    PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease, Intermittent Claudication)
    Paget's Disease (Osteitis deformans)
    Pain (Chronic Pain, Long-term pain)
    Pain in Lower Back (Low Back Pain, Low Backache)
    Pancreatic Cancer (Cancer of the Pancreas)
    Panic Disorder
    Panmyelopathy (Aplastic Anemia, Aregenerative Anemia, Hypoplastic Anemia, Toxic Paralytic Anemia)
    Parasites (Pinworms, Worms, Enterobius Vermicularis, Enterobiasis)
    Parasitic Infection (Malaria, Tropical Diseases)
    Parkinson's Disease (Shaking Palsy)
    Parotitis (Mumps, Epidemic Parotitis)
    PCI (Angioplasty, Heart Artery Dilation, PCTA, Balloon Angioplasty)
    PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, Chronic Hyperandrogenic Anovulation (CHA))
    PCTA (Angioplasty, Heart Artery Dilation, PCI, Balloon Angioplasty)
    PE (Embolism, Clot, Pulmonary Embolism)
    Pediculosis (Lice, Head Lice)
    Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
    Peptic Ulcer Disease (Stomach Ulcers, Ulcers, Gastric Ulcers, Duodenal Ulcers)
    Periodontitis (Gingivitis, Gum Disease, Trench Mouth)
    Peripheral Arterial Disease (Intermittent Claudication, PAD)
    Peripheral Neuropathy (Neuropathy, Nerve Pain)
    Pernicious Anemia (Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Addison's Anemia, Congenital Pernicious Anemia, Combined Systems Disease)
    Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
    Phlebitis (Blood Clots, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Thrombophlebitis)
    Phlebitis (Thrombophlebitis, Blood Clot)
    Phlebitis (Vein Inflammation)
    Phobias
    PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
    Piles (Hemorrhoids, Rectal Swelling)
    Pimples (Acne, Zits)
    Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
    Pinworms (Worms, Parasites, Enterobius Vermicularis, Enterobiasis)
    Pityriasis Simplex Capitis (Dandruff, Flaky Scalp)
    PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease)
    Placenta Previa
    Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Spur, Heel Spur Syndrome)
    Plantar Warts (Warts, Genital Warts, Verrucae)
    Plasma Cell Myeloma (Multiple Myeloma, Myeloma)
    Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
    Pleuritis (Pleurisy)
    PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome, Ovarian Cycle Syndrome, Premenstrual Tension)
    Pneumonia (Lung Infection, Respiratory Infection, Chest Infection)
    Poison Ivy (Allergic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis)
    Polio (Childhood Vaccination, Vaccination, Diphtheria, Hemophilus influenzae)
    Polio (Poliomyelitis)
    Poliomyelitis (Polio)
    Pollinosis (Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Hay Fever)
    Pollinosis (Hay Fever, Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis)
    Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, Chronic Hyperandrogenic Anovulation (CHA), PCOS)
    Polycythemia (Polycythemia Vera, Primary Polycythemia, Secondary Polycythemia)
    Polycythemia Vera (Polycythemia, Primary Polycythemia, Secondary Polycythemia)
    Post-nasal Drainage (Post-nasal Drip, Nose Problems)
    Post-nasal Drip (Nose Problems, Post-nasal Drainage)
    Postpartum Depression (Baby Blues)
    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    Precancerous Skin Lesion (Actinic Keratosis, Solar Keratosis)
    Preeclampsia
    Premenstrual Syndrome (Ovarian Cycle Syndrome, Premenstrual Tension, PMS)
    Premenstrual Tension (Premenstrual Syndrome, Ovarian Cycle Syndrome, PMS)
    Presbyopia (Farsightedness, Hyperopia)
    Pressure Sores (Bedsores, Bed Ulcers, Decubitus Ulcers)
    Primary Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison's Disease, Adrenal Insufficiency, Hypocortisolism)
    Primary Polycythemia (Polycythemia, Polycythemia Vera, Secondary Polycythemia)
    Prolapsed Disc (Herniated Disc, Slipped Disc, Ruptured Disc)
    Prostate Cancer (Prostate Problems, Cancer of the Prostate)
    Prostate Problems (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, BPH)
    Prostate Problems (Prostate Cancer, Cancer of the Prostate)
    Protanopia (Colour Blindness, Monochromatism, Deuteranopia, Colour Vision Deficiency)
    PsA (Psoriatic Arthritis)
    Psoriasis (Chronic Plaque Psoriasis, Pustular Psoriasis, Erythrodermic Psoriasis, Guttate Psoriasis)
    Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
    Psychosis (Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorders)
    Psychotic Disorders (Schizophrenia, Psychosis)
    PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
    Pulmonary Cancer (Lung Cancer, Cancer of the Lung)
    Pulmonary Embolism (Embolism, Clot, PE)
    Pulmonary Fibrosis (Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Fibrosis)
    Pustular Psoriasis (Psoriasis, Chronic Plaque Psoriasis, Erythrodermic Psoriasis, Guttate Psoriasis)
    Pyloric Stenosis

    Every article in the Condition Database has been reviewed by Canadian doctors and pharmacists.

    The foregoing is supplementary to the terms of use for this web site, which are available at terms of use. These terms of use should be read by you.

    The medical, health and other information, as well as all other content, on this web site is provided for informational purposes only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic, treatment or other purposes. No information on this web site creates any patient-physician relationship, and is not intended in any way to be a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment or advice.

    Please consult your health care provider or another qualified health care provider before making any health care decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, Health Care Services International Inc., and their service providers expressly disclaim any responsibility, and shall have no liability whatsoever including but not limited to any damages, loss, injury, cost, fees or expenses whatsoever suffered as a result of your use (or anyone else’s use) of this web site, including any reliance on any of the information contained herein.

    By accessing and using this web site you agree to the terms and conditions which govern your use of this web site, which are available at terms of use. These terms and conditions may from time to time be changed or supplemented. You should review these terms and conditions each and every time you use this web site.

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    Health Service Navigator: Condition Database

    Condition Database

    Find out about the causes, symptoms, treatments and more for thousands of diseases and conditions.

    To search for a condition, just type the name in the box below and submit. Or search alphabetically, by selecting a letter for a list of conditions that begin with that letter.

    Search by First Letter:
    A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z   
    Enter Condition Name:
     


    Conditions beginning with the letter P

    PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease, Intermittent Claudication)
    Paget's Disease (Osteitis deformans)
    Pain (Chronic Pain, Long-term pain)
    Pain in Lower Back (Low Back Pain, Low Backache)
    Pancreatic Cancer (Cancer of the Pancreas)
    Panic Disorder
    Panmyelopathy (Aplastic Anemia, Aregenerative Anemia, Hypoplastic Anemia, Toxic Paralytic Anemia)
    Parasites (Pinworms, Worms, Enterobius Vermicularis, Enterobiasis)
    Parasitic Infection (Malaria, Tropical Diseases)
    Parkinson's Disease (Shaking Palsy)
    Parotitis (Mumps, Epidemic Parotitis)
    PCI (Angioplasty, Heart Artery Dilation, PCTA, Balloon Angioplasty)
    PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, Chronic Hyperandrogenic Anovulation (CHA))
    PCTA (Angioplasty, Heart Artery Dilation, PCI, Balloon Angioplasty)
    PE (Embolism, Clot, Pulmonary Embolism)
    Pediculosis (Lice, Head Lice)
    Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
    Peptic Ulcer Disease (Stomach Ulcers, Ulcers, Gastric Ulcers, Duodenal Ulcers)
    Periodontitis (Gingivitis, Gum Disease, Trench Mouth)
    Peripheral Arterial Disease (Intermittent Claudication, PAD)
    Peripheral Neuropathy (Neuropathy, Nerve Pain)
    Pernicious Anemia (Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Addison's Anemia, Congenital Pernicious Anemia, Combined Systems Disease)
    Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
    Phlebitis (Blood Clots, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Thrombophlebitis)
    Phlebitis (Thrombophlebitis, Blood Clot)
    Phlebitis (Vein Inflammation)
    Phobias
    PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
    Piles (Hemorrhoids, Rectal Swelling)
    Pimples (Acne, Zits)
    Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
    Pinworms (Worms, Parasites, Enterobius Vermicularis, Enterobiasis)
    Pityriasis Simplex Capitis (Dandruff, Flaky Scalp)
    PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease)
    Placenta Previa
    Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Spur, Heel Spur Syndrome)
    Plantar Warts (Warts, Genital Warts, Verrucae)
    Plasma Cell Myeloma (Multiple Myeloma, Myeloma)
    Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
    Pleuritis (Pleurisy)
    PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome, Ovarian Cycle Syndrome, Premenstrual Tension)
    Pneumonia (Lung Infection, Respiratory Infection, Chest Infection)
    Poison Ivy (Allergic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis)
    Polio (Childhood Vaccination, Vaccination, Diphtheria, Hemophilus influenzae)
    Polio (Poliomyelitis)
    Poliomyelitis (Polio)
    Pollinosis (Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies, Hay Fever)
    Pollinosis (Hay Fever, Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis)
    Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, Chronic Hyperandrogenic Anovulation (CHA), PCOS)
    Polycythemia (Polycythemia Vera, Primary Polycythemia, Secondary Polycythemia)
    Polycythemia Vera (Polycythemia, Primary Polycythemia, Secondary Polycythemia)
    Post-nasal Drainage (Post-nasal Drip, Nose Problems)
    Post-nasal Drip (Nose Problems, Post-nasal Drainage)
    Postpartum Depression (Baby Blues)
    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    Precancerous Skin Lesion (Actinic Keratosis, Solar Keratosis)
    Preeclampsia
    Premenstrual Syndrome (Ovarian Cycle Syndrome, Premenstrual Tension, PMS)
    Premenstrual Tension (Premenstrual Syndrome, Ovarian Cycle Syndrome, PMS)
    Presbyopia (Farsightedness, Hyperopia)
    Pressure Sores (Bedsores, Bed Ulcers, Decubitus Ulcers)
    Primary Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison's Disease, Adrenal Insufficiency, Hypocortisolism)
    Primary Polycythemia (Polycythemia, Polycythemia Vera, Secondary Polycythemia)
    Prolapsed Disc (Herniated Disc, Slipped Disc, Ruptured Disc)
    Prostate Cancer (Prostate Problems, Cancer of the Prostate)
    Prostate Problems (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, BPH)
    Prostate Problems (Prostate Cancer, Cancer of the Prostate)
    Protanopia (Colour Blindness, Monochromatism, Deuteranopia, Colour Vision Deficiency)
    PsA (Psoriatic Arthritis)
    Psoriasis (Chronic Plaque Psoriasis, Pustular Psoriasis, Erythrodermic Psoriasis, Guttate Psoriasis)
    Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
    Psychosis (Schizophrenia, Psychotic Disorders)
    Psychotic Disorders (Schizophrenia, Psychosis)
    PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
    Pulmonary Cancer (Lung Cancer, Cancer of the Lung)
    Pulmonary Embolism (Embolism, Clot, PE)
    Pulmonary Fibrosis (Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Fibrosis)
    Pustular Psoriasis (Psoriasis, Chronic Plaque Psoriasis, Erythrodermic Psoriasis, Guttate Psoriasis)
    Pyloric Stenosis

    Every article in the Condition Database has been reviewed by Canadian doctors and pharmacists.

    The foregoing is supplementary to the terms of use for this web site, which are available at terms of use. These terms of use should be read by you.

    The medical, health and other information, as well as all other content, on this web site is provided for informational purposes only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic, treatment or other purposes. No information on this web site creates any patient-physician relationship, and is not intended in any way to be a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment or advice.

    Please consult your health care provider or another qualified health care provider before making any health care decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, Health Care Services International Inc., and their service providers expressly disclaim any responsibility, and shall have no liability whatsoever including but not limited to any damages, loss, injury, cost, fees or expenses whatsoever suffered as a result of your use (or anyone else’s use) of this web site, including any reliance on any of the information contained herein.

    By accessing and using this web site you agree to the terms and conditions which govern your use of this web site, which are available at terms of use. These terms and conditions may from time to time be changed or supplemented. You should review these terms and conditions each and every time you use this web site.

    Need Help?
    For personal assistance, contact a Health Information Specialist.
    1-800-875-1264Monday to Friday — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Strong. Reliable. Trustworthy. Forward-thinking.