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Perianal Abcess

A perianal abscess represents an infection of the soft tissues...

Pericarditis

Pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium which is the fibrous sac of the heart. The...

Perinatal deaths

Perimatal mortality is defined as deaths among the fetuses weighing 1000gm or more at birth (28 weeks) who die before or during delivery or the...

Permanent Stoppage of Menstruation

Permanent stopping of menstrual cycles is called Menopause. Menopause is the...

Pernicious Anemia

Pernicious anemia is a form of megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin...

Personal care while approaching menopause.

Perimenopause is a stage before menopause. A woman should be prepared physically, mentally and socially to deal with changes that happen during the...

Peutz Jeghers Syndrome

It is also known as hereditary intestinal polyposis syndrome. It...

Pharyngitis

Sore throat or Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the throat or pharynx.

Phimosis

Phimosis is tightness of the prepuce or foreskin of the penis which prevents the retraction of the foreskin over the

Phobia

Phobia is an irrational, intense, persistent and disabling fear of certain situations, and activites, things, or people. It?s most common form of...

Pimples

Acne vulgaris is the formation of comedones, papules, pustules, nodules,...

Pink eyes

Pink eye is the most obvious symptom of conjunctivitis, which involves...

Placenta previa

Placenta previa is implantation of the placenta over the internal cervical opening. In some women...

Planning for Pregnancy?

Planning for Pregnancy? BabyMagic is the most complete online resource for new and expectant parents featuring resources such as unique baby names,...

Planning for Second Pregnancy

Planning for Second Pregnancy BabyMagic is the most complete online resource...

Pleural Effusion

Pleural effusion is abnormal excess fluid that accumulates in pleural cavity, the fluid filled...

Pneumococcal vaccines

Pneumococcal vaccines are given to protect against severe infections caused by the bacteria like

Pneumonia - Community acquired.

Pneumonia is a serious respiratory condition. It is one of the leading causes...

Polio myelitis in children

Polio (poliomyelitis) mainly affects children under five years of age....

Poliomyelitis

Poliomyelitis is a disease caused by infection with the poliovirus. The virus spreads by direct...

Poly cystic ovarian disease

Menstrual irregularity, amenorrhea, immature follicles, hormonal imbalance,...

Polyhydramnios or excess of amniotic fluid

Polyhydramnios is a medical condition due to excess of amniotic sac. It...

Portal hypertension

Portal hypertension is hypertension in the portal vein and its tributaries....

Post Delivery Information for Mothers

Post Delivery Information for Mothers BabyMagic is the most complete online resource for new and expectant parents featuring resources such as...

Post maturity

It is also known as postdated pregnancy, prolonged pregnancy or post mature...

Postpartum depression and Post partum Psychosis.

You might just have a baby, but you might be not so excited about it even though it is considered the most normally. There are few facts about the...

Postpartum hemorrhage

Post partum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss greater than 500 ml in a Vaginal...

Precautions for Children at Computer

Repetitive stress injuries in children, Children overusing computer, computer games for children,

Pregnancy tests

Pregnancy tests are done to detect the hormone

Premature labor

Premature labor means babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. It accounts...

Premature labor or early onset of labor

Premature labor means babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy.

Premenstrual syndrome

Premenstrual Syndrome is a condition which affects many women during the one or two weeks before

Presbyopia

Presbyopia ? the gradual loss of your eyes' ability to focus actively on nearby objects. A basic eye exam can confirm presbyopia. You can correct...

Preterm birth

Preterm birth refers to the birth of a baby of less than 37 weeks gestational age. It is also...

Preventing Swine Flu at Work Place

The management, employers, and employees can take some precautions and work practices to minimize the risk of the spread of novel

Prevention of AIDS

HIV infection finally leads to the development of the