Diseases and Conditions

Fainting happens when your brain does not get enough oxygen. You lose consciousness, or “pass out,” for a brief time…

Febrile seizures occur in young children with fevers above 102°F (38.9°C). They aren’t as dangerous as they appear and usually…

Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to stool leaking from the rectum. Many times it is…

The female athlete triad is a disorder that affects energy levels, menstrual cycles and bone mass. It happens when you…

Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of problems occurring in a baby when the mother drinks alcohol while pregnant.

Sometimes babies don’t grow at the normal rate before they are born. Taking care of your body and regular visits…

A baby or infant's first fever can be scary. Learn how to take your child’s temperature, how to bring down…

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes muscle pain and general fatigue.

Fifth disease is a mild viral infection that causes a bright red rash on the face. It also has cold-like…

Flat feet is a common condition in which one or both feet don’t have normal arches. This condition can happen…

Flatulence is another name for gas. It happens when air stays in your abdomen after you eat. It can be…

A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your immune system to a food. It is usually treated with antihistamines…

Food poisoning is a primarily intestinal illness that occurs when you eat or drink something that contains harmful bacteria, viruses,…

Know the type of mushrooms you are eating to avoid getting sick and even death.

What is Fragile X syndrome? Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder. It is most often passed on from a parent to a child at the time the child is conceived. The disorder causes intellectual and developmental disabilities. This means it affects a person…