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  • Pelvic inflammatory disease

    Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive system, including the womb, fallopian tubes and ovaries.

  • 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.

  • Parkinson's disease

    Read about Parkinson's disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.

  • Paget's disease of the nipple

    Find out about Paget's disease of the nipple (Paget's disease of the breast). It's a rare condition where eczema-like changes occur in the skin of the nipple and areola.

  • Paget's disease of bone

    Find out about Paget's disease of bone, a condition where the normal cycle of bone renewal and repair is disrupted.

  • Noonan syndrome

    Read about Noonan syndrome, which is a genetic disorder that causes a wide range of features, such as heart abnormalities and unusual facial features.

  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

    Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. It often affects overweight or obese people. Although NAFLD doesn't usually cause serious problems, you should take steps to stop it getting worse.

  • Nephrotic syndrome in children

    Read about nephrotic syndrome, a condition that causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein into the urine.

  • Newborn respiratory distress syndrome

    Read more about newborn respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS), a serious condition where a newborn baby's lungs cannot provide their body with enough oxygen. It can be treated before or after birth.

  • Nail patella syndrome

    Nail patella syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can involve problems with the nails, bones, kidneys and eyes. It's thought to affect about 1 in 50,000 people.