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)