Conditions

Pericarditisis inflammation of the lining around your heart, which causes chest pain. It's not usually serious, but it can sometimes cause serious health problems. Get medical advice if you have chest pain.

Periods are part of the menstrual cycle and involve monthly bleeding from the uterus. They usually begin during puberty and continue until menopause, with variations in flow, length, and symptoms.

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common condition where a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries restricts blood supply to leg muscles. It's also known as peripheral vascular disease (PVD).

Peripheral neuropathy develops when nerves in the body's extremities, such as the hands, feet and arms, are damaged. The symptoms depend on which nerves are affected.

Peritonitis is an infection of the inner lining of your tummy. Left untreated, it can become life threatening.

Peyronie's disease is a condition that causes your penis to curve when it's erect. It can be painful but there are treatments to ease the symptoms and stop it getting worse.

A phaeochromocytoma is a rare tumour of the adrenal glands, which sit above the kidneys.

Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein near the surface of the skin. It’s not usually serious and often gets better on its own after 1 or 2 weeks.

Piles (haemorrhoids) are lumps inside and around your bottom (anus). They often get better on their own after a few days. There are things you can do to treat and prevent piles.

A pilonidal sinus is a small hole or tunnel at the top of your bottom, between your buttocks. Treatment is usually only needed if it becomes infected.