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What are heart palpitations? Heart palpitations are the sensation that your heart is pounding, racing, or skipping beats (fluttering). It is normal to hear or feel your heart “pounding” as it beats...

What is Eustachian tube dysfunction? The Eustachian tube is a small passageway that connects your throat to your middle ear. When you sneeze, swallow, or yawn, your Eustachian tubes open. This keep...

What is exercise-induced bronchospasm? Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) happens when the airways in your lungs narrow when you exercise. This makes it hard to breathe. If you have EIB, it may be...

What causes exercise-induced urticaria? Exercise-induced urticaria is an allergic skin reaction brought on by exercise. It generally produces hives and other allergic symptoms. The hives, or welts,...

What is fecal incontinence? Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements. This leads to stool (feces) leaking from the rectum at unexpected times. It is more common in women and i...

What are fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD)? Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are a group of medical conditions that can occur in a person who was exposed to alcohol while in the womb. ...

What is fever in infants and children? A fever is a sign that your body is sick or has an infection. A fever helps kill infections, bacteria and viruses that are causing the fever. Your child has a...

What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is a mild viral infection caused by human parvovirus B19. It’s more common in children than adults. The disease got its name because it was fifth on a list of i...

What is early pregnancy loss? Understanding Miscarriage in the First Trimester An early pregnancy loss is known as a miscarriage. This represents any pregnancy that ends on its own in the first 20 ...

What is echinococcosis? Echinococcosis is a type of infection caused by parasites. It occurs when you eat food or water that is contaminated with eggs of the Echinococcus. This is a microscopic tap...