Conditions starting with F

Facial Injuries and Disorders

Face injuries and disorders can cause pain and affect how you look. In severe cases, they affect sight, speech, breathing and ability to swallow.

Fainting

Fainting, or syncope, is a brief loss of consciousness when blood flow to the brain suddenly drops. Know the causes and what to do if someone faints.

Falls

We all fall down sometimes. Most of the time falls are not serious. But some falls can be dangerous. Learn how to prevent falls.

Family History

Your family history should be more than making a family tree. It also includes learning about your family's health. Learn more.

Family Issues

There is no such thing as a typical family. Learning about family issues might help you and your family resolve conflicts and communicate better.

Fatigue and burnout

Are you tired? Find out about some of the common and uncommon causes of fatigue and how to help yourself.

Fatty Liver Disease

With fatty liver disease, fat builds up in your liver. Learn about the two types: one is caused by heavy drinking and the other has an unknown cause.

Febrile seizures

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Female genital mutilation (FGM)

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Female Infertility

Infertility is when a woman can't get pregnant after a year or keeps having miscarriages. Read about female infertility, its causes, and treatments.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Drinking alcohol while pregnant can result in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The most severe is fetal alcohol syndrome. Learn the risks and available treatments and therapies.

Fetal Health and Development

You want your baby to be healthy as she grows during each trimester. Find out about fetal health and development.

Fever

Are you running a temperature? Learn what can cause a fever and how to know when a fever can be dangerous.

Feverish cold

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Fibroids

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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a chronic or long-term condition characterized by pain and tenderness all over the body. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

Fifth Disease

Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum) is a mild infection caused by parvovirus B19. It mostly affects children. Read about symptoms and what can help.

Financial Assistance

Sometimes we may need help with our medical bills or health insurance premiums. Find out about financial assistance available to you.

Finger Injuries and Disorders

If you've ever smashed a finger or two accidentally, you know how hard it is to return to your daily tasks. Learn about finger injuries and disorders.

Fire Safety

Fires can spread in the home very quickly. Do you know if you're prepared in the event of a fire? Find out about fire safety.

First Aid

Accidents happen! Are you prepared? Learn about what you need in your first aid kit and how to help if someone is injured.

Fistulas

An abnormal connection between two body parts is called a fistula. Treatment depends on the location of the fistula. Read more about them here.

Flat feet

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Flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly and brachycephaly)

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Floods

Floods can happen in the blink of an eye. Learn how to prepare yourself and your family in the event of a flood.

Flu

The flu can cause serious illness in people over 65, babies, and people with certain chronic illnesses. The best way to prevent the flu is to get a vaccine.

Flu Shot

The flu shot causes your body to develop antibodies against influenza viruses. Know more about getting vaccinated against getting the flu.

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

How do you know if your fluids and electrolytes are in balance? Find out.

Focus and mental clarity

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Folic Acid

If you are pregnant, your doctor has probably talked to you about folic acid. This important B vitamin is also important for everyone. Learn more.

Food Allergy

Food allergy is an abnormal response triggered by your body's immune system. The reaction may be mild or severe (anaphylaxis). Learn more.

Food intolerance

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Food Labeling

Most packaged foods in the U.S. have food labels. The label can help you eat a healthy, balanced, diet. Learn more.

Food poisoning

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Food Safety

Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage can prevent foodborne illness. Learn the four basic steps to food safety.

Foodborne Illness

Many pathogens and bacteria can contaminate what we eat and cause food poisoning. Find out the food and germs most associated with foodborne illness.

Foot drop

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Foot Health

Have you been taking good care of your feet? Learn how to select the right footwear and how to practice healthy foot care on the Foot Health topic.

Foot Injuries and Disorders

Your feet take a beating during long walks, runs or daily routines. If you're feeling foot pain, learn about foot injuries and disorders right here.

Foreign Bodies

If you've ever gotten a splinter or had sand in your eye, you've had experience with a foreign body. Many do not cause serious harm. Learn more.

Fractures

A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. There are different causes and types of fractures. Symptoms include intense pain, swelling and bruising.

Fragile X Syndrome

Fragile X syndrome is caused by a change in a gene and is passed from parent to child. Learn about symptoms and effects of this genetic disorder.

Friedreich Ataxia

Friedreich ataxia (FA) is an inherited disease that damages your nervous system. Symptoms usually begin between ages 5 and 15. Learn the symptoms.

Frontotemporal dementia

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Frostbite

Did you know that frostbite can cause permanent damage? Learn how to identify frostbite symptoms and what to do if you think you have frostbite.

Frozen shoulder

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Fungal Infections

Fungal infections, or mycoses, are caused by fungi. Many are mild and easy to treat, but others are very serious. Read about the types and treatments.

Fungal nail infection

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