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  • Polycystic ovary syndrome

    Read about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work.

  • Plastic surgery

    Read NHS information about plastic surgery, which is a type of surgery that repairs and reconstructs missing or damaged tissue and skin.

  • Plagiocephaly and brachycephaly (flat head syndrome)

    Find out about why some babies develop a slightly flattened head, what can be done about it, and how long it will take to improve.

  • Pilonidal sinus

    NHS information about pilonidal sinus, which is a small hole or tunnel in the skin at the top of your bottom. Find out what the symptoms are and when to see a GP.

  • Phlebitis (superficial thrombophlebitis)

    Find out about phlebitis (superficial thrombophlebitis), including what the symptoms are, what causes it, when to get medical help and how it’s treated.

  • Tight foreskin (phimosis)

    Find out about tight foreskin (phimosis), including what you can do to ease a tight foreskin and when to get medical help.

  • PET scan

    Find out about positron emission tomography (PET) scans and how these three-dimensional images of the inside of the body can be used.

  • Penis lumps and spots

    Find out about lumps and spots on the penis, including what can cause them and when to get medical advice.

  • Patau's syndrome

    Find out about Patau's syndrome, also known as trisomy 13, a serious genetic disorder where a baby has an extra copy of chromosome 13.

  • Osteophyte (bone spur)

    Find out about osteophytes (bone spurs), which are bony lumps that form near joints.