Index - P
Pa
- Pain - abdomen (see:
Abdominal pain)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - abdomen - children (see:
Abdominal pain - children under age 12)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - ankle (see:
Ankle pain)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - bones (see:
Bone pain or tenderness)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - carpal tunnel (see:
Wrist pain)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - ear (see:
Earache)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - elbow (see:
Elbow pain)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - eye (see:
Eye pain)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - foot (see:
Foot pain)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - groin (see:
Groin pain)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - head (see:
Headache)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - heel (see:
Heel pain)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - hip (see:
Hip pain)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - knee (see:
Knee pain)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - leg (see:
Leg pain)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - muscles (see:
Muscle aches)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - neck (see:
Neck pain)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - shoulder (see:
Shoulder pain)
(Symptoms)
- Pain - wrist (see:
Wrist pain)
(Symptoms)
- Palivizumab (see:
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))
(Condition)
- Palmar crease (see:
Single palmar crease)
(Symptoms)
- Pancreatitis - children(Condition)
- Panhypopituitarism (see:
Growth hormone deficiency - children)
(Condition)
- Panic attack - hyperventilation (see:
Hyperventilation)
(Symptoms)
- Pantethine (see:
Pantothenic acid and biotin)
(Nutrition)
- Pantothenic acid (see:
Pantothenic acid and biotin)
(Nutrition)
- Pantothenic acid and biotin(Nutrition)
- Parachute reflex (see:
Infant reflexes)
(Symptoms)
- Paralysis (see:
Muscle function loss)
(Symptoms)
- Paralysis - spastic (see:
Cerebral palsy)
(Condition)
- Parasitic infection - hookworm (see:
Hookworm infection)
(Condition)
- Paresis (see:
Muscle function loss)
(Symptoms)
- Parotitis (see:
Mumps)
(Condition)
- Partial (focal) seizure (see:
Focal seizure)
(Condition)
- Parvovirus B19 (see:
Fifth disease)
(Condition)
- PASC (see:
Long COVID)
(Condition)
- Passed out (see:
Fainting)
(Symptoms)
- Pavlik harness (see:
Developmental dysplasia of the hip)
(Condition)
Pc
- PCC (see:
Long COVID)
(Condition)
Pd
- PDD (see:
Persistent depressive disorder)
(Condition)
Pe
- Pediatric asthma (see:
Asthma in children)
(Condition)
- Pediatric asthma - InDepth (see:
Asthma in children and adolescents - InDepth)
(In-Depth)
- Pediatric hypertension (see:
High blood pressure - children)
(Condition)
- Pediatric sleep apnea (Condition)
- Pediculosis capitis - head lice (see:
Head lice)
(Condition)
- Peg teeth (see:
Tooth - abnormal shape)
(Symptoms)
- Penis care (uncircumcised)(Special Topic)
- Peptic esophagitis - children (see:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease - children)
(Condition)
- Perineal pain (see:
Groin pain)
(Symptoms)
- Peripheral edema (see:
Foot, leg, and ankle swelling)
(Symptoms)
- Periungual warts (see:
Warts)
(Condition)
- Periventricular leukomalacia(Condition)
- Persistent depressive disorder(Condition)
- Pertussis(Condition)
- Pervasive developmental disorder (see:
Autism spectrum disorder)
(Condition)
- Pervasive developmental disorder - Asperger syndrome (see:
Autism spectrum disorder - Asperger syndrome)
(Condition)
- Pervasive developmental disorder - autism (see:
Autism spectrum disorder)
(Condition)
- Pesticides on fruits and vegetables(Special Topic)
- Petechiae (see:
Bleeding into the skin)
(Symptoms)
- Petit mal seizure (see:
Absence seizure)
(Condition)
Pg
- PGx (see:
Pharmacogenetics )
(Special Topic)
- PGx - testing (see:
Pharmacogenetic testing)
(Medical Test)
Ph
- Pharmacists (see:
Types of health care providers)
(Special Topic)
- Pharmacogenetic testing(Medical Test)
- Pharmacogenetics (Special Topic)
- Pharmacogenetics - testing (see:
Pharmacogenetic testing)
(Medical Test)
- Pharmacogenomics (see:
Pharmacogenetics )
(Special Topic)
- Pharmacogenomics - testing (see:
Pharmacogenetic testing)
(Medical Test)
- Pharmacy - internet (see:
Getting a prescription filled)
(Special Topic)
- Pharmacy - mail order (see:
Getting a prescription filled)
(Special Topic)
- Pharyngeal diphtheria (see:
Diphtheria)
(Condition)
- Pharyngitis - bacterial (see:
Pharyngitis - sore throat)
(Condition)
- Pharyngitis - sore throat(Condition)
- Pharyngitis - streptococcal (see:
Strep throat)
(Condition)
- Pharyngitis - viral(Condition)
- Phenylketonuria(Condition)
- Phlebotomy (see:
Venipuncture)
(Medical Test)
- Phonological disorder (see:
Speech disorders - children)
(Condition)
- Phonological disorder(Condition)
- Phosphorus in diet(Nutrition)
- Phototherapy for jaundice (see:
Bili lights)
(Special Topic)
- Phylloquinone (see:
Vitamin K)
(Nutrition)
- Physical abuse - children (see:
Child physical abuse)
(Condition)
- Physical concomitants (see:
Stuttering)
(Condition)
- Physical exam frequency(Special Topic)
- Physician Assistant profession (PA)(Special Topic)
- Physicians (see:
Types of health care providers)
(Special Topic)
- Physiologic leukorrhea (see:
Hormonal effects in newborns)
(Special Topic)
Pi
- Pimples (see:
Acne)
(Condition)
- Pink eye (see:
Conjunctivitis or pink eye)
(Condition)
- Pink-eye (see:
Conjunctivitis or pink eye)
(Condition)
- Pinna abnormalities (see:
Low-set ears and pinna abnormalities)
(Symptoms)
- Pinpoint red spots on the skin (see:
Bleeding into the skin)
(Symptoms)
- Pinworm test(Medical Test)
- Pinworms(Condition)
- Pituitary dwarfism (see:
Growth hormone deficiency - children)
(Condition)
Pk
- PKU (see:
Phenylketonuria)
(Condition)
Pl
- Plane juvenile warts (see:
Warts)
(Condition)
- Plantar warts (see:
Warts)
(Condition)
- Plaque and tartar on teeth(Special Topic)
- Plugged milk ducts (see:
Overcoming breastfeeding problems)
(Nutrition)
Pn
- PNET - children (see:
Brain tumor - children)
(Condition)
- Pneumococcal - shots (see:
Babies and shots)
(Special Topic)
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine - what you need to know(Special Topic)
- Pneumococcal meningitis(Condition)
- Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) - what you need to know(Special Topic)
- Pneumococcus - meningitis (see:
Pneumococcal meningitis)
(Condition)
Po
- Poison ivy - oak - sumac rash(Injury)
- Polio(Condition)
- Polio - shots (see:
Babies and shots)
(Special Topic)
- Polio vaccine - what you need to know(Special Topic)
- Poliomyelitis (see:
Polio)
(Condition)
- Polydactyly(Symptoms)
- Polydipsia (see:
Thirst - excessive)
(Symptoms)
- Polyglutamyl folacin (see:
Folic acid in diet)
(Nutrition)
- Polymastia (see:
Supernumerary nipples)
(Symptoms)
- Polyphagia (see:
Appetite - increased)
(Symptoms)
- Polysyndactyly (see:
Webbing of the fingers or toes)
(Symptoms)
- Polythelia (see:
Supernumerary nipples)
(Symptoms)
- Poor feeding (see:
Failure to thrive)
(Condition)
- Poor skin turgor (see:
Skin turgor)
(Symptoms)
- Pork tapeworm (see:
Tapeworm infection - beef or pork)
(Condition)
- Post-acute COVID-19 (see:
Long COVID)
(Condition)
- Post-acute sequelae of SARS CoV-2 infection (see:
Long COVID)
(Condition)
- Post-COVID (see:
Long COVID)
(Condition)
- Post-COVID condition (see:
Long COVID)
(Condition)
- Post-COVID conditions (see:
Long COVID)
(Condition)
- Post-polio syndrome (see:
Polio)
(Condition)
- Postnasal drip (see:
Stuffy or runny nose - children)
(Symptoms)
- Postnasal drip (see:
Stuffy or runny nose – adult)
(Symptoms)
- Postprandial hypotension (see:
Low blood pressure)
(Condition)
- Potbellies and toddlers(Special Topic)
Pp
- PPHN - ECMO (see:
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation)
(Special Topic)
Pr
- Preauricular pit (see:
Ear tag)
(Symptoms)
- Preauricular tag (see:
Ear tag)
(Symptoms)
- Precocious teeth (see:
Natal teeth)
(Symptoms)
- Predeciduous teeth (see:
Natal teeth)
(Symptoms)
- Preemie (see:
Premature infant)
(Condition)
- Pregnancy - hepatitis B children (see:
Hepatitis B - children)
(Condition)
- Pregnancy - hepatitis C - children (see:
Hepatitis C - children)
(Condition)
- Pregnancy and herpes(Condition)
- Premature infant(Condition)
- Premie (see:
Premature infant)
(Condition)
- Preparing adolescent for test/procedure (see:
Adolescent test or procedure preparation)
(Special Topic)
- Preparing for a medical test or procedure - adolescent (see:
Adolescent test or procedure preparation)
(Special Topic)
- Preparing for a medical test or procedure - toddler (see:
Toddler test or procedure preparation)
(Special Topic)
- Preparing infant for test/procedure (see:
Infant test procedure preparation)
(Special Topic)
- Preparing preschoolers for test/procedure (see:
Preschooler test or procedure preparation)
(Special Topic)
- Preparing school age children for test/procedure (see:
School age test or procedure preparation)
(Special Topic)
- Preparing toddler for test/procedure (see:
Toddler test or procedure preparation)
(Special Topic)
- Presbycusis (see:
Sensorineural deafness)
(Symptoms)
- Preschooler development(Special Topic)
- Preschooler test or procedure preparation(Special Topic)
- Prescriptions - how to fill (see:
Getting a prescription filled)
(Special Topic)
- Preterm infant (see:
Premature infant)
(Condition)
- Preventing food poisoning(Special Topic)
- Prevention - vaccine (see:
Vaccines - immunizations)
(Special Topic)
- Prevention - vaccine - InDepth (see:
Immunizations - InDepth)
(In-Depth)
- Preventive health care(Special Topic)
- Prickly heat (see:
Rash - child under 2 years)
(Symptoms)
- Prickly heat rash (see:
Babies and heat rashes)
(Special Topic)
- Primary care provider - how to choose one (see:
Choosing a primary care provider)
(Special Topic)
- Primitive reflexes (see:
Infant reflexes)
(Symptoms)
- Proctitis (see:
Ulcerative colitis)
(Condition)
- Prolonged transition (see:
Transient tachypnea - newborn)
(Condition)
- Pruritus (see:
Itching)
(Symptoms)
- Pruritus vulvae (see:
Vaginal itching and discharge - child)
(Symptoms)
Ps
- Pseudogout - wrist (see:
Wrist pain)
(Symptoms)
- Pseudohermaphroditism (see:
Differences of sex development)
(Condition)
Pt
- Pteroylmonoglutamate (see:
Folic acid in diet)
(Nutrition)
Pu
- Pubertal delay - boys (see:
Delayed puberty in boys)
(Condition)
- Pubertal delay - girls (see:
Delayed puberty in girls)
(Condition)
- Puffy face (see:
Facial swelling)
(Symptoms)
- Pulicosis (see:
Fleas)
(Condition)
- Pulled elbow (see:
Nursemaid's elbow)
(Condition)
- Pulled muscle (see:
Strains )
(Injury)
- Pulse(Medical Test)
- Punishment (see:
Discipline in children)
(Special Topic)
- Purpura (see:
Bleeding into the skin)
(Symptoms)
Pv
- PVL (see:
Periventricular leukomalacia)
(Condition)
Py
- Pyelonephritis - children (see:
Urinary tract infection - children)
(Condition)
- Pyloric stenosis in infants(Condition)
- Pyrexia (see:
Fever)
(Symptoms)
- Pyridoxal (see:
Vitamin B6)
(Nutrition)
- Pyridoxamine (see:
Vitamin B6)
(Nutrition)
- Pyridoxine (see:
Vitamin B6)
(Nutrition)