Teen health
Learning Center
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this common — and treatable — heart problem that occurs shortly after birth.
Patent foramen ovale
Learn more about the causes and complications of this condition in which a hole in the heart doesn't close the way it should after birth.
Pectus excavatum
Pectus excavatum causes the breastbone to sink into the chest. This can affect heart and lung function. Surgery helps correct the deformity.
Peripheral nerve tumors
Learn about these growths that form in or near nerves connecting to the spinal cord. Surgery is the most common treatment.
Peritonitis
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of peritonitis.
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
PKU is caused by a change in the gene that helps create an enzyme needed to break down phenylalanine. Treatment includes a special diet and medication.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia — Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this serious lung infection.
Polyhydramnios
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment for this condition, in which too much amniotic fluid builds up during pregnancy.
Priapism
Understand the symptoms, possible causes and treatment of prolonged erection of the penis, including when to seek emergency care.
Progeria
This genetic disorder is extremely rare and progressive. It causes children to age rapidly, beginning in their first two years of life.
Refine Your Search
Type
- All
- Disease
Gender
Age
- All
- 00 birth to 01 month newborn
- 02 months to 2 years infant/toddler
- 19 to 44 younger
- 45 to 64 middle
- 03 to 5 years preschool
- 13 to 18 years teen
- 06 to 12 years elementary/preteen
- 65 to 80 older
- 02 to 15 months infant
- 80 and over
- Premature baby
- 06 to 10 years elementary
Focus
- All
- Complication
- Causal Risk Factor