Progressive supranuclear. Progressive” denotes that the underlying neurodegenerative condition’s symptoms worsen over time. The terms “supranuclear” and “palsy” refer to the incapacity to move your eyes,...
Peripheral neuropathy. The general term for nerve disorders that impact a particular segment of your nervous system is peripheral neuropathy. Since it can be caused by...
Penile cancer. When your penis’s healthy cells alter and proliferate uncontrollably, penile cancer results. The rod-shaped reproductive organ that enables urination and sexual activity is your penis....
Pelvic organ prolapse. Prolapse of the pelvic organs such as the uterus, bladder,, rectum, and vagina is known as pelvic organ prolapse. The muscles, ligaments, and tissues that...
Pelvic inflammatory disease. A dangerous illness that affects your uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries is called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). It impacts women. When specific germs...
Patellofemoral pain syndrome. knee pain beneath or around the patella is known as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). PFPS runner’s knee is another term used by medical professionals....
Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy. Muscle weakening results from a rare hereditary condition called oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy. Even though you are born with the gene mutation that causes...
Obstructive sleep apnea. A obstruction in your windpipe causes obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is the inability to breathe while you sleep. You can wake up...
Metatarsalgia. This is characterized by pain and swelling in the ball of the foot. Inflammatory problems, wearing shoes that don’t fit properly, and foot deformities are all...
Esophageal cancer. Food passes down your esophagus, a long, muscular tube, from your throat to your stomach, where it begins. Most patients wait until the cancer...
