BACK TOTOP Browse A-ZSearchBrowse A-ZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0-9 F Fa Fd Fe Fi Fl Fm Fo Fp Fr Fs Ft Fu FF12 deficiency (see: Factor XII (Hageman factor) deficiency) (Condition)FaFace pain(Symptoms)Face powder poisoning(Poison)Facelift(Surgery)Facial edema (see: Facial swelling) (Symptoms)Facial injury (see: Facial trauma) (Condition)Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma(Condition)Facial neuralgia (see: Trigeminal neuralgia) (Condition)Facial pain - trigeminal (see: Trigeminal neuralgia) (Condition)Facial palsy (see: Bell palsy) (Condition)Facial palsy - birth trauma (see: Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma) (Condition)Facial palsy - infant (see: Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma) (Condition)Facial palsy - neonate (see: Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma) (Condition)Facial paralysis(Symptoms)Facial reconstruction (see: Head and face reconstruction) (Surgery)Facial swelling(Symptoms)Facial tics(Condition)Facial trauma(Condition)Facial-digital-genital syndrome (see: Aarskog syndrome) (Condition)Facialplasty (see: Facelift) (Surgery)Faciodigitogenital syndrome (see: Aarskog syndrome) (Condition)Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy(Condition)Factitious disorder by proxy (see: Munchausen syndrome by proxy) (Condition)Factitious hyperthyroidism(Condition)Factitious hyperthyroxinemia (see: Factitious hyperthyroidism) (Condition)Factitious thyrotoxicosis (see: Factitious hyperthyroidism) (Condition)Factor I (see: Fibrinogen blood test) (Medical Test)Factor I deficiency (see: Congenital fibrinogen deficiency) (Condition)Factor II (prothrombin) assay(Medical Test)Factor II deficiency (see: Prothrombin deficiency) (Condition)Factor IX assay(Medical Test)Factor IX deficiency (see: Hemophilia) (Condition)Factor IX hemophilia (see: Hemophilia B) (Condition)Factor V assay(Medical Test)Factor V deficiency(Condition)Factor VII assay(Medical Test)Factor VII deficiency(Condition)Factor VIII assay(Medical Test)Factor VIII deficiency (see: Hemophilia A) (Condition)Factor VIII deficiency (see: Hemophilia) (Condition)Factor X assay(Medical Test)Factor X deficiency(Condition)Factor XII (Hageman factor) deficiency(Condition)Factor XII assay(Medical Test)Facts about monounsaturated fats(Special Topic)Facts about polyunsaturated fats(Special Topic)Facts about saturated fats(Special Topic)Facts about trans fats(Special Topic)FAI - arthroscopy (see: Hip arthroscopy) (Surgery)Failed back surgery - spinal stimulation (see: Spinal cord stimulation) (Surgery)Failed back syndrome - managing (see: Managing your chronic back pain) (Self-Care)Failure to thrive(Condition)Faint - first aid (see: Unconsciousness - first aid) (Injury)Fainting(Symptoms)Fainting (see: Syncope) (Alt. 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(Self-Care)Familial amyloidosis (see: Hereditary amyloidosis) (Condition)Familial chylomicronemia (see: Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency) (Condition)Familial combined hyperlipidemia(Condition)Familial dysautonomia(Condition)Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia(Condition)Familial hypercholesterolemia(Condition)Familial hyperchylomicronemia syndrome, Type I hyperlipidemia (see: Chylomicronemia syndrome) (Condition)Familial hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (see: Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis) (Condition)Familial hypertriglyceridemia(Condition)Familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis (see: Hypokalemic periodic paralysis) (Condition)Familial juvenile hyperuricemic nephropathy (see: Autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease) (Condition)Familial juvenile nephronophthisis (see: Autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease) (Condition)Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency (see: Chylomicronemia syndrome) (Condition)Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency(Condition)Familial LPL deficiency (see: Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency) (Condition)Familial Mediterranean fever(Condition)Familial non-hemolytic-non-obstructive jaundice (see: Gilbert syndrome) (Condition)Familial paroxysmal polyserositis (see: Familial Mediterranean fever) (Condition)Familial primary pulmonary hypertension (see: Pulmonary hypertension) (Condition)Familial tremor (see: Essential tremor) (Condition)Familial tremor - self-care (see: Tremor - self-care) (Self-Care)Family doctor - how to choose one (see: Choosing a primary care provider) (Special Topic)Family health history (see: Creating a family health history) (Special Topic)Family medical history (see: Creating a family health history) (Special Topic)Family troubles - resources(Special Topic)Famotidine overdose (see: H2 receptor antagonists overdose) (Poison)Fanconi anemia(Condition)Fanconi syndrome(Condition)Fanconi's anemia (see: Fanconi anemia) (Condition)Farmer's lung (see: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis) (Condition)Farsightedness(Condition)FAS (see: Fetal alcohol syndrome) (Condition)FAS - fetal alcohol syndrome (see: Alcohol and pregnancy) (Special Topic)Fasciculations of muscle (see: Muscle twitching) (Symptoms)Fasciitis - necrotizing (see: Necrotizing soft tissue infection) (Condition)Fasciotomy - compartment syndrome (see: Compartment syndrome) (Condition)Fasciotomy - enzymatic - Dupuytren (see: Dupuytren contracture) (Condition)Fasciotomy- Dupuytren (see: Dupuytren contracture) (Condition)Fast deep breathing (see: Hyperventilation) (Symptoms)Fast food tips(Self-Care)Fast heart rate - PSVT (see: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)) (Condition)Fast shallow breathing (see: Rapid shallow breathing) (Symptoms)Fasting blood sugar (see: Blood sugar test) (Medical Test)Fat - obese (see: Obesity) (Condition)Fat absorption (see: Fecal fat) (Medical Test)Fat free diet and children (see: Dietary fat and children) (Special Topic)Fat removal - suctioning (see: Liposuction) (Surgery)Fat-free diet and children (see: Dietary fat and children) (Special Topic)Fatal granulomatosis of childhood (see: Chronic granulomatous disease) (Condition)Fatigue(Symptoms)Fatigue - chronic (see: Myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)) (Condition)Fatigue - chronic syndrome (see: Chronic fatigue syndrome) (Alt. Medicine)Fats - reading food labels (see: How to read food labels) (Self-Care)Fatty casts (see: Urinary casts) (Medical Test)Fatty liver (see: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) (Condition)FdFD (see: Familial dysautonomia) (Condition)FDPs (see: Fibrin degradation products blood test) (Medical Test)FeFE sodium (see: Fractional excretion of sodium) (Medical Test)Fe++ (see: Serum iron test) (Medical Test)Fe+2 (see: Serum iron test) (Medical Test)Fear attacks (see: Panic disorder) (Condition)Fear in children (see: Stress in childhood) (Special Topic)Fear of new foods (see: Food jags) (Nutrition)Febrile (see: Fever) (Symptoms)Febrile convulsions (see: Febrile seizures) (Condition)Febrile seizures(Condition)Febrile seizures - what to ask your doctor(Doctor Questions)Febrile/cold agglutinins(Medical Test)Fecal bacteriotherapy (see: Fecal microbiota transplant) (Surgery)Fecal collection devices (see: External incontinence devices) (Special Topic)Fecal culture(Medical Test)Fecal fat(Medical Test)Fecal immunochemical test (see: Colon cancer screening) (Special Topic)Fecal immunochemical test (FIT)(Special Topic)Fecal impaction(Condition)Fecal incontinence (see: Bowel incontinence) (Symptoms)Fecal incontinence - devices (see: External incontinence devices) (Special Topic)Fecal incontinence exercises (see: Bowel retraining) (Special Topic)Fecal microbiota transplant(Surgery)Fecal occult blood test - flushable home test (see: Flushable reagent stool blood test) (Medical Test)Fecal occult blood test - guaiac smear (see: Stool guaiac test) (Medical Test)Fecal occult blood test -- guaiac smear (see: Stool guaiac test) (Medical Test)Fecal smear(Medical Test)Fecal transplant (see: Fecal microbiota transplant) (Surgery)Feces - Gram stain (see: Gram stain) (Medical Test)Feces Gram stain (see: Stool Gram stain) (Medical Test)Feeding - gastrostomy tube - bolus (see: Gastrostomy feeding tube - bolus) (Self-Care)Feeding - gastrostomy tube - pump (see: Gastrostomy feeding tube - pump - child) (Discharge)Feeding - jejunostomy tube (see: Jejunostomy feeding tube ) (Self-Care)Feeding - nasogastric tube (see: Nasogastric feeding tube ) (Self-Care)Feeding children 6 months to 2 years (see: Feeding patterns and diet - children 6 months to 2 years) (Self-Care)Feeding disorder (see: Failure to thrive) (Condition)Feeding patterns and diet - babies and infants(Self-Care)Feeding patterns and diet - children 6 months to 2 years(Self-Care)Feeding tube - infants(Special Topic)Feeding tube insertion - gastrostomy(Surgery)Feeling uptight (see: Stress and your health) (Symptoms)Feldene overdose (see: Piroxicam overdose) (Poison)Felty syndrome(Condition)Felty's syndrome (see: Felty syndrome) (Condition)Female genital tract culture (see: Endocervical culture) (Medical Test)Female pattern baldness(Condition)Femero-acetabular impingement - arthroscopy (see: Hip arthroscopy) (Surgery)Femora-acetabular impingement - arthroscopy (see: Hip arthroscopy) (Surgery)Femoral artery - angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries) (Surgery)Femoral epiphysis - slipped (see: Slipped capital femoral epiphysis) (Condition)Femoral hernia(Condition)Femoral hernia repair(Surgery)Femoral lengthening (see: Leg lengthening and shortening) (Surgery)Femoral neck fracture repair (see: Hip fracture surgery) (Surgery)Femoral neck fracture repair - discharge (see: Hip fracture - discharge ) (Discharge)Femoral nerve dysfunction(Condition)Femoral neuropathy (see: Femoral nerve dysfunction) (Condition)Femoral popliteal (see: Peripheral artery bypass - leg) (Surgery)Femoral popliteal - discharge (see: Peripheral artery bypass - leg - discharge ) (Discharge)Femoral shortening (see: Leg lengthening and shortening) (Surgery)Femoral-acetabular impingement - arthroscopy (see: Hip arthroscopy) (Surgery)Femoral-femoral bypass (see: Peripheral artery bypass - leg) (Surgery)Femorocele (see: Femoral hernia) (Condition)Femorocele repair (see: Femoral hernia repair) (Surgery)Femoropopliteal (see: Peripheral artery bypass - leg) (Surgery)Femoropopliteal - discharge (see: Peripheral artery bypass - leg - discharge ) (Discharge)Femur fracture repair - discharge(Discharge)FENa (see: Fractional excretion of sodium) (Medical Test)Fenofibrate (Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, Tricor, and Triglide) (see: Fibrates) (Special Topic)Fenofibrate (Antara®, Fenoglide®, Lipofen®, Tricor®, and Triglide®) (see: Fibrates) (Special Topic)Fenofibric acid (Trilipix) (see: Fibrates) (Special Topic)Fenofibric acid (Trilipix®) (see: Fibrates) (Special Topic)Fenoprofen calcium overdose(Poison)Fentanyl - substance use (see: Substance use - prescription drugs) (Special Topic)fermoral artery-angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries) (Surgery)Ferric acid (see: Iron in diet) (Nutrition)Ferric ion (see: Serum iron test) (Medical Test)Ferritin (see: Iron in diet) (Nutrition)Ferritin blood test(Medical Test)Ferrous acid (see: Iron in diet) (Nutrition)Ferrous fumarate overdose (see: Iron overdose) (Poison)Ferrous gluconate overdose (see: Iron overdose) (Poison)Ferrous ion (see: Serum iron test) (Medical Test)Ferrous sulfate (see: Iron) (Alt. Medicine)Ferrous sulfate overdose (see: Iron overdose) (Poison)Fetal age (see: Appropriate for gestational age (AGA)) (Special Topic)Fetal age (see: Gestational age) (Special Topic)Fetal age - gestational age (see: Gestational age) (Special Topic)Fetal alcohol effects (see: Alcohol and pregnancy) (Special Topic)Fetal alcohol effects (see: Fetal alcohol syndrome) (Condition)Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (see: Fetal alcohol syndrome) (Condition)Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (see: Alcohol and pregnancy) (Special Topic)Fetal alcohol syndrome(Condition)Fetal alcohol syndrome - pregnancy (see: Alcohol and pregnancy) (Special Topic)Fetal alpha globulin (see: Alpha fetoprotein) (Medical Test)Fetal attitude (see: Your baby in the birth canal) (Special Topic)Fetal blood testing - scalp (see: Fetal scalp pH testing) (Medical Test)Fetal demise (see: When your baby is stillborn) (Self-Care)Fetal descent (see: Your baby in the birth canal) (Special Topic)Fetal development(Special Topic)Fetal distress - fetal scalp testing (see: Fetal scalp pH testing) (Medical Test)Fetal echocardiography(Medical Test)Fetal lie (see: Your baby in the birth canal) (Special Topic)Fetal listeriosis (see: Listeriosis) (Condition)Fetal monitoring - ultrasound (see: Ultrasound pregnancy) (Medical Test)Fetal scalp blood (see: Fetal scalp pH testing) (Medical Test)Fetal scalp pH testing(Medical Test)Fetal station (see: Your baby in the birth canal) (Special Topic)Fetal syphilis (see: Congenital syphilis) (Condition)Fetal teeth (see: Natal teeth) (Symptoms)Fetal transfusion syndrome (see: Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome) (Condition)Fetal-maternal erythrocyte distribution blood test(Medical Test)Fetor ex ore (see: Breath odor) (Symptoms)Fetor ex oris (see: Breath odor) (Symptoms)Fetor oris (see: Breath odor) (Symptoms)Fetus (see: Fetal development) (Special Topic)Fever(Symptoms)Fever - baby (see: When your baby or infant has a fever) (Self-Care)Fever - infant (see: When your baby or infant has a fever) (Self-Care)Fever blister (see: Herpes - oral) (Condition)Fever blisters (see: Herpes simplex) (In-Depth)Fever of unknown origin(Alt. Medicine)Feverfew(Alt. Medicine)FiFiber(Nutrition)Fiber(Alt. Medicine)Fiber - soluble vs. insoluble (see: Soluble vs. insoluble fiber) (Special Topic)Fiber and cancer (see: Diet and cancer) (Special Topic)Fiber diet - low-residue (see: Low-fiber diet) (Self-Care)Fiber restricted diet (see: Low-fiber diet) (Self-Care)Fiberoptic bronchoscopy (see: Bronchoscopy) (Medical Test)Fiberoptic laryngoscopy (see: Laryngoscopy and nasolarynoscopy) (Medical Test)Fibrates(Special Topic)Fibrillation (see: Arrhythmias) (Condition)Fibrillation - cardiac arrest (see: Cardiac arrest) (Condition)Fibrillation - cardioversion (see: Cardioversion) (Special Topic)Fibrillation - EPS (see: Intracardiac electrophysiology study (EPS)) (Medical Test)Fibrillation - ventricular (see: Ventricular fibrillation) (Condition)Fibrin breakdown products (see: Fibrin degradation products blood test) (Medical Test)Fibrin degradation fragment (see: D-dimer test) (Medical Test)Fibrin degradation products blood test (Medical Test)Fibrin split products (see: Fibrin degradation products blood test) (Medical Test)Fibrinogen blood test(Medical Test)Fibrinolysis - primary or secondary(Condition)Fibrinopeptide A blood test(Medical Test)Fibroadenoma of the breast(Condition)Fibrocystic breast changes (see: Fibrocystic breasts) (Condition)Fibrocystic breast disease (see: Fibrocystic breasts) (Condition)Fibrocystic breasts(Condition)Fibroepithelial polyp (see: Cutaneous skin tag) (Condition)Fibroids (see: Uterine fibroids) (Condition)Fibroids - transvaginal ultrasound (see: Transvaginal ultrasound) (Medical Test)Fibromyalgia(Condition)Fibromyalgia(Alt. Medicine)Fibromyalgia(In-Depth)Fibromyoma (see: Uterine fibroids) (Condition)Fibromyoma - living with fibroids (see: Living with uterine fibroids) (Self-Care)Fibromyositis (see: Fibromyalgia) (Condition)Fibromyositis (see: Fibromyalgia) (In-Depth)Fibrosarcoma (see: Adult soft tissue sarcoma) (Condition)Fibrosing alveolitis (see: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) (Condition)Fibrosing mediastinitis (see: Histoplasmosis) (Condition)Fibrositis (see: Fibromyalgia) (Condition)Fibrositis (see: Fibromyalgia) (In-Depth)Fibrous dysplasia(Condition)Fibular neruopathy (see: Common peroneal nerve dysfunction) (Condition)Fibular neuropathy (see: Common peroneal nerve dysfunction) (Condition)Fifth disease(Condition)Filiform warts (see: Warts) (Condition)Fine motor control(Special Topic)Fine needle aspiration biopsy (see: Lymph node biopsy) (Medical Test)Fine needle aspiration of the thyroid (Medical Test)Fine needle biopsy of the prostate (see: Prostate biopsy) (Medical Test)Finger pain(Symptoms)Finger(s) - smashed (see: Smashed fingers) (Injury)Fingernail abnormalities (see: Nail abnormalities) (Symptoms)Fingernail culture (see: Skin or nail culture) (Medical Test)Fingernail hemorrhage (see: Splinter hemorrhages) (Symptoms)Fingernails - bluish (see: Blue discoloration of the skin) (Symptoms)Fingers - pale (see: Fingers that change color ) (Symptoms)Fingers that change color (Symptoms)Fingerstick (see: Capillary sample) (Medical Test)Fire ants(Poison)Fire safety at home(Self-Care)First aid – choking - unconscious adult or child over 1 year (see: Choking - unconscious adult or child over 1 year) (Injury)First aid - cardiac arrest (see: Heart attack first aid) (Injury)First aid - cardiopulmonary arrest (see: Heart attack first aid) (Injury)First aid - heart attack (see: Heart attack first aid) (Injury)First aid kit(Special Topic)First aid - choking - unconscious adult or child over 1 year (see: Choking - unconscious adult or child over 1 year) (Injury)First degree burn (see: Burns) (Injury)First-degree heart block (see: Heart block) (Condition)Fish poison tree (see: Jamaica dogwood) (Alt. Medicine)Fish poisoning (see: Poisoning - fish and shellfish) (Poison)Fish scale disease (see: Ichthyosis vulgaris) (Condition)Fish tank granuloma (see: Swimming pool granuloma) (Condition)Fish tapeworm infection(Condition)Fishhook removal(Injury)Fishhook removal from skin (see: Fishhook removal) (Injury)Fissure in ano (see: Anal fissure) (Condition)Fistula(Special Topic)Fistula - gastrointestinal (see: Gastrointestinal fistula) (Condition)FIT-DNA stool test (see: Cologuard) (Medical Test)Fitness - exercise clothing (see: Exercise clothing and shoes) (Special Topic)Fitness - indoors (see: Indoor fitness routine) (Special Topic)Fitness recommendations (see: Physical activity) (Special Topic)Fitness-indoors (see: Indoor fitness routine) (Special Topic)Five rights - medication (see: Medicine safety during your hospital stay) (Special Topic)FlFlank pain(Symptoms)Flaring of the alae nasi (nostrils) (see: Nasal flaring) (Symptoms)Flat bones(Special Topic)Flat feet(Condition)Flat feet (see: Foot pain) (In-Depth)Flat plate (see: Abdominal x-ray) (Medical Test)Flatulence (see: Gas – flatulence) (Symptoms)Flatus (see: Gas – flatulence) (Symptoms)Flavonoids (see: Vitamins and Phytonutrients) (In-Depth)Flaxseed(Alt. Medicine)Flaxseed oil(Alt. Medicine)Flea bite (see: Insect bites and stings) (Injury)Flea-bite dermatitis (see: Erythema toxicum) (Condition)Fleas(Condition)Flesh-eating bacteria (see: Necrotizing soft tissue infection) (Condition)Flexible laryngoscopy (see: Laryngoscopy and nasolarynoscopy) (Medical Test)Flexible sigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy) (Medical Test)Flexible spending accounts (see: Savings account for health care costs) (Special Topic)Flexion contracture - Dupuytren (see: Dupuytren contracture) (Condition)Flexion contracture of the toe (see: Hammer toe repair) (Surgery)Floating stools (see: Stools – floating) (Symptoms)Floppy infant (see: Hypotonia) (Symptoms)Floppy mitral valve (see: Mitral valve prolapse) (Condition)Flow cytometry - fetal-maternal erythrocyte distribution (see: Fetal-maternal erythrocyte distribution blood test) (Medical Test)Flow cytometry - leukemia/lymphoma immunophenotyping (see: B-cell leukemia/lymphoma panel) (Medical Test)Flu(Condition)Flu (see: Influenza) (Alt. Medicine)Flu - bronchiolitis (see: Bronchiolitis) (Condition)Flu - sneezing (see: Sneezing) (Symptoms)Fluid buildup (see: Fluid imbalance) (Condition)Fluid imbalance(Condition)Fluid imbalance - dehydration (see: Fluid imbalance) (Condition)Fluid in the chest (see: Pleural effusion) (Condition)Fluid on the lung (see: Pleural effusion) (Condition)Fluid overload (see: Fluid imbalance) (Condition)Fluid-filled conjunctiva (see: Chemosis) (Symptoms)Fluorescein angiography(Medical Test)Fluorescein eye stain(Medical Test)Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test (see: FTA-ABS blood test) (Medical Test)Fluorhydric acid (see: Hydrofluoric acid poisoning) (Poison)Fluoride in diet(Nutrition)Fluoride overdose(Poison)Fluorinated hydrocarbon poisoning (see: Refrigerant poisoning) (Poison)Fluorohydric acid (see: Hydrofluoric acid poisoning) (Poison)Flush syndrome (see: Carcinoid syndrome) (Condition)Flushable reagent stool blood test(Medical Test)Flushing (see: Skin blushing/flushing) (Symptoms)Flutter - Holter (see: Holter monitor (24h)) (Medical Test)Fluvastatin (Lescol) (see: How to take statins) (Special Topic)Fluvastatin (Lescol®) (see: How to take statins) (Special Topic)Flux poisoning (see: Acid soldering flux poisoning) (Poison)Fluxes (see: Acid soldering flux poisoning) (Poison)Flying and blocked ears (see: Ear - blocked at high altitudes) (Special Topic)FmFM (see: Fibromyalgia) (Condition)FMF (see: Familial Mediterranean fever) (Condition)FoFOA (see: Craniosynostosis repair) (Surgery)FOA - discharge (see: Craniosynostosis repair - discharge ) (Discharge)Focal neurologic deficits(Symptoms)Focal photocoagulation (see: Laser photocoagulation - eye) (Surgery)Focal sclerosis with hyalinosis (see: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis) (Condition)Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis(Condition)Focal seizure (see: Partial (focal) seizure) (Condition)Focal seizure - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge ) (Discharge)Folacin (see: Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)) (Alt. Medicine)Folate (see: Folic acid in diet) (Nutrition)Folate (see: Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)) (Alt. Medicine)Folate - test (see: Folic acid - test) (Medical Test)Folate deficiency(Condition)Folate-deficiency anemia(Condition)Foley catheter (see: Urinary catheters) (Special Topic)Foley catheter (see: Indwelling catheter care) (Self-Care)Foley catheter - infants (see: Urinary catheter - infants) (Special Topic)Folic acid (see: Folic acid in diet) (Nutrition)Folic acid (see: Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)) (Alt. Medicine)Folic acid - test(Medical Test)Folic acid and birth defect prevention(Special Topic)Folic acid deficiency (see: Folate deficiency) (Condition)Folic acid in diet(Nutrition)Follicle stimulating hormone (see: Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) blood test) (Medical Test)Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) blood test(Medical Test)Follicular carcinoma - radioiodine (see: Radioiodine therapy) (Surgery)Follicular cysts (see: Ovarian cysts) (Condition)Follicular infundibular cyst (see: Epidermoid cyst) (Condition)Follicular thyroid cancer (see: Thyroid cancer) (Condition)Folliculitis(Condition)Fontanelle - craniosynostosis (see: Craniosynostosis) (Condition)Fontanelles (see: Cranial sutures) (Special Topic)Fontanelles - bulging(Symptoms)Fontanelles - enlarged(Symptoms)Fontanelles - sunken(Symptoms)Food - hygiene and sanitation (see: Food safety) (Nutrition)Food additives(Nutrition)Food allergy(Condition)Food allergy(Alt. Medicine)Food allergy - eggs (see: Food allergy) (Condition)Food allergy - fish (see: Food allergy) (Condition)Food allergy - milk (see: Food allergy) (Condition)Food allergy - peanuts (see: Food allergy) (Condition)Food allergy - shellfish (see: Food allergy) (Condition)Food allergy - soy (see: Food allergy) (Condition)Food Calorie and Nutrient Calculator- inputFood guide plate(Special Topic)Food jags(Nutrition)Food labeling(Nutrition)Food poisoning(Condition)Food poisoning(Alt. Medicine)Food poisoning - campylobacter enteritis (see: Campylobacter infection) (Condition)Food poisoning - E. coli (see: E coli enteritis) (Condition)Food poisoning - salmonella (see: Salmonella enterocolitis) (Condition)Food poisoning prevention(Special Topic)Food safety(Nutrition)Foods - fresh vs. frozen or canned(Special Topic)Foot amputation - discharge(Discharge)Foot drop(Condition)Foot drop palsy (see: Foot drop) (Condition)Foot fracture (see: Metatarsal fracture (acute) - aftercare) (Discharge)Foot pain(Symptoms)Foot pain(In-Depth)Foot spasms (see: Hand or foot spasms) (Symptoms)Foot sprain - aftercare(Self-Care)Foot swelling (see: Foot, leg, and ankle swelling) (Symptoms)Foot, leg, and ankle swelling(Symptoms)Foraminal spinal stenosis (see: Spinal stenosis) (Condition)Foraminotomy(Surgery)Foraminotomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge) (Discharge)Forefoot neuroma (see: Morton neuroma) (Condition)Forefoot varus (see: Metatarsus adductus) (Condition)Forehead lift(Surgery)Foreign body (see: Eye - foreign object in) (Special Topic)Foreign body in the nose(Injury)Foreign body ingestion (see: Foreign object - swallowed) (Injury)Foreign object - inhaled(Injury)Foreign object - swallowed(Injury)Foreign object in the anus - anoscopy (see: Anoscopy) (Medical Test)Foreskin removal (see: Circumcision) (Surgery)Forgetfulness (see: Memory loss) (Symptoms)Formerly: Wegener's granulomatosis (see: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis) (Condition)Formula feeding (see: Infant formulas) (Nutrition)Formula feeding - babies and infants (see: Feeding patterns and diet - babies and infants) (Self-Care)Forssman antibody test (see: Mononucleosis spot test) (Medical Test)Fortal (see: Pentazocine overdose) (Poison)Fortulgesic (see: Pentazocine overdose) (Poison)Fosfothion poisoning (see: Malathion poisoning) (Poison)Fossil tree (see: Ginkgo biloba) (Alt. Medicine)Foul-smelling stools (see: Stools - foul smelling) (Symptoms)Fountain pen ink poisoning (see: Ink poisoning) (Poison)Fovea (see: Macula lutea) (Special Topic)Foxglove poisoning(Poison)FpFPA (see: Fibrinopeptide A blood test) (Medical Test)FrFractional excretion of sodium(Medical Test)Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife) (Surgery)Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife) (Surgery)Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy - discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge ) (Discharge)Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy- discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge ) (Discharge)Fracture (see: Broken bone) (Injury)Fracture - bone graft (see: Bone graft) (Surgery)Fracture - compartment syndrome (see: Compartment syndrome) (Condition)Fracture - toe - self-care (see: Broken toe - self-care) (Self-Care)Fracture of the nose (see: Nose fracture) (Injury)Fracture phalanx - toe (see: Broken toe - self-care) (Self-Care)Fracture reduction - closed (see: Closed reduction of a fractured bone) (Self-Care)Fracture reduction - closed - aftercare (see: Closed reduction of a fractured bone - aftercare) (Self-Care)Fractured clavicle in the newborn(Condition)Fractured collar bone - newborn (see: Fractured clavicle in the newborn) (Condition)Fractured jaw (see: Broken or dislocated jaw) (Injury)Fractured kidney (see: Injury - kidney and ureter) (Condition)Fractured mandible (see: Broken or dislocated jaw) (Injury)Fractured toe - self-care (see: Broken toe - self-care) (Self-Care)Fragile hair (see: Trichorrhexis nodosa) (Condition)Fragile X syndrome(Condition)Fragment D-dimer (see: D-dimer test) (Medical Test)Frambesia tropica (see: Yaws) (Condition)Fraud - cancer treatment (see: Protecting yourself from cancer scams) (Special Topic)Free calcium (see: Calcium - ionized) (Medical Test)Free flap - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care) (Self-Care)Free T4 test(Medical Test)Free thyroxine test (see: Free T4 test) (Medical Test)French lavender (see: Lavender) (Alt. Medicine)Freon poisoning (see: Refrigerant poisoning) (Poison)Frequent bowel movements (see: Diarrhea) (Symptoms)Frequent or urgent urination(Symptoms)Frequent urination - noninfectious cystitis (see: Cystitis - noninfectious) (Condition)Fresh foods vs. frozen or canned (see: Foods - fresh vs. frozen or canned) (Special Topic)Friedreich ataxia(Condition)Friedreich's ataxia (see: Friedreich ataxia) (Condition)Frontal bossing(Symptoms)Frontal-orbital advancement (see: Craniosynostosis repair) (Surgery)Frontal-orbital advancement - discharge (see: Craniosynostosis repair - discharge ) (Discharge)Frontotemporal dementia(Condition)Frostbite(Injury)Frostbite(Alt. Medicine)Frozen foods vs. fresh or canned (see: Foods - fresh vs. frozen or canned) (Special Topic)Frozen shoulder(Condition)Frozen shoulder - aftercare(Self-Care)Frozen shoulder syndrome - aftercare (see: Frozen shoulder - aftercare) (Self-Care)Frozen vegetables versus fresh (see: Foods - fresh vs. frozen or canned) (Special Topic)Fructose 1, 6 bisphosphate aldolase deficiency (see: Hereditary fructose intolerance) (Condition)Fructose aldolase B-deficiency (see: Hereditary fructose intolerance) (Condition)Fructose intolerance (see: Hereditary fructose intolerance) (Condition)Fructose-1, 6-bisphosphate aldolase deficiency (see: Hereditary fructose intolerance) (Condition)Fructosemia (see: Hereditary fructose intolerance) (Condition)Fruits and vegetables - pesticide risks (see: Pesticides on fruits and vegetables) (Special Topic)FsFSA (see: Savings account for health care costs) (Special Topic)FSPs (see: Fibrin degradation products blood test) (Medical Test)FtFTA-ABS blood test(Medical Test)FTD (see: Frontotemporal dementia) (Condition)FTSG (see: Skin graft) (Surgery)FTSG - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care) (Self-Care)FTT (see: Failure to thrive) (Condition)FuFuchs' corneal dystrophy (see: Fuchs dystrophy) (Condition)Fuchs dystrophy(Condition)Fuchs' dystrophy (see: Fuchs dystrophy) (Condition)Fuchs' dystrophy - corneal transplant (see: Corneal transplant) (Surgery)Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy (see: Fuchs dystrophy) (Condition)Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, Fuchs' corneal dystrophy (see: Fuchs dystrophy) (Condition)Fuel oil poisoning(Poison)Full liquid diet(Self-Care)Full thickness skin graft (see: Skin graft) (Surgery)Full thickness skin graft - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care) (Self-Care)Fulminant meningococcal sepsis - Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome (see: Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome) (Condition)Fulminant meningococcemia - Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome (see: Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome) (Condition)Functional antithrombin III (see: Antithrombin III blood test) (Medical Test)Functional neurological symptom disorder (see: Conversion disorder) (Condition)Functional ovarian cysts (see: Ovarian cysts) (Condition)Fundoplication (see: Anti-reflux surgery) (Surgery)Fundoplication - children (see: Anti-reflux surgery - children) (Surgery)Fundoplication - children - discharge (see: Anti-reflux surgery - children - discharge ) (Discharge)Fundoplication - discharge (see: Anti-reflux surgery - discharge ) (Discharge)Funduscopic exam (see: Ophthalmoscopy) (Medical Test)Funduscopy (see: Ophthalmoscopy) (Medical Test)Fungal - auris (see: Candida auris infection) (Condition)Fungal arthritis(Condition)Fungal infection - body (see: Ringworm of the body) (Condition)Fungal infection - feet (see: Athlete's foot) (Condition)Fungal infection - groin (see: Jock itch) (Condition)Fungal infection - histoplasmosis (see: Histoplasmosis) (Condition)Fungal infection - mouth (see: Thrush in newborns) (Condition)Fungal infection - mouth (see: Thrush - children and adults) (Condition)Fungal infection - mouth - newborn (see: Thrush in newborns) (Condition)Fungal infection - mucormycosis (see: Mucormycosis) (Condition)Fungal infection - scalp (see: Ringworm of the scalp) (Condition)Fungal infection - skin (see: Candida infection of the skin) (Condition)Fungal keratitis (see: Corneal ulcers and infections) (Condition)Fungal nail infection(Condition)Fungal smear - sputum (see: Sputum fungal smear ) (Medical Test)Fungal wet prep (see: Sputum fungal smear ) (Medical Test)Fungus - auris (see: Candida auris infection) (Condition)Fungus ball (see: Pulmonary aspergilloma) (Condition)Funnel chest (see: Pectus excavatum) (Symptoms)Funnel chest repair (see: Pectus excavatum repair) (Surgery)Funnel-web spider bite(Poison)Furnace safety (see: Staying safe at home) (Self-Care)Furniture polish poisoning(Poison)Furuncle (see: Boils) (Condition)Furuncles (see: Benign ear cyst or tumor) (Condition)Fusiform aneurysm repair (see: Brain aneurysm repair) (Surgery)Fusiform aneurysm repair - discharge (see: Brain aneurysm repair - discharge) (Discharge)Fusiform aneurysm repair - endovascular (see: Endovascular embolization) (Surgery)Fusion of the ear bones(Condition)Fussy baby - colic - self-care (see: Colic and crying - self-care) (Self-Care)Fussy or irritable child(Symptoms)A.D.A.M. content is best viewed in IE9 or above, Firefox and Google Chrome browser.Content is best viewed in IE9 or above, Firefox and Google Chrome browser.
F Fa Fd Fe Fi Fl Fm Fo Fp Fr Fs Ft Fu FF12 deficiency (see: Factor XII (Hageman factor) deficiency) (Condition)FaFace pain(Symptoms)Face powder poisoning(Poison)Facelift(Surgery)Facial edema (see: Facial swelling) (Symptoms)Facial injury (see: Facial trauma) (Condition)Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma(Condition)Facial neuralgia (see: Trigeminal neuralgia) (Condition)Facial pain - trigeminal (see: Trigeminal neuralgia) (Condition)Facial palsy (see: Bell palsy) (Condition)Facial palsy - birth trauma (see: Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma) (Condition)Facial palsy - infant (see: Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma) (Condition)Facial palsy - neonate (see: Facial nerve palsy due to birth trauma) (Condition)Facial paralysis(Symptoms)Facial reconstruction (see: Head and face reconstruction) (Surgery)Facial swelling(Symptoms)Facial tics(Condition)Facial trauma(Condition)Facial-digital-genital syndrome (see: Aarskog syndrome) (Condition)Facialplasty (see: Facelift) (Surgery)Faciodigitogenital syndrome (see: Aarskog syndrome) (Condition)Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy(Condition)Factitious disorder by proxy (see: Munchausen syndrome by proxy) (Condition)Factitious hyperthyroidism(Condition)Factitious hyperthyroxinemia (see: Factitious hyperthyroidism) (Condition)Factitious thyrotoxicosis (see: Factitious hyperthyroidism) (Condition)Factor I (see: Fibrinogen blood test) (Medical Test)Factor I deficiency (see: Congenital fibrinogen deficiency) (Condition)Factor II (prothrombin) assay(Medical Test)Factor II deficiency (see: Prothrombin deficiency) (Condition)Factor IX assay(Medical Test)Factor IX deficiency (see: Hemophilia) (Condition)Factor IX hemophilia (see: Hemophilia B) (Condition)Factor V assay(Medical Test)Factor V deficiency(Condition)Factor VII assay(Medical Test)Factor VII deficiency(Condition)Factor VIII assay(Medical Test)Factor VIII deficiency (see: Hemophilia A) (Condition)Factor VIII deficiency (see: Hemophilia) (Condition)Factor X assay(Medical Test)Factor X deficiency(Condition)Factor XII (Hageman factor) deficiency(Condition)Factor XII assay(Medical Test)Facts about monounsaturated fats(Special Topic)Facts about polyunsaturated fats(Special Topic)Facts about saturated fats(Special Topic)Facts about trans fats(Special Topic)FAI - arthroscopy (see: Hip arthroscopy) (Surgery)Failed back surgery - spinal stimulation (see: Spinal cord stimulation) (Surgery)Failed back syndrome - managing (see: Managing your chronic back pain) (Self-Care)Failure to thrive(Condition)Faint - first aid (see: Unconsciousness - first aid) (Injury)Fainting(Symptoms)Fainting (see: Syncope) (Alt. Medicine)Falciparum malaria (see: Malaria) (Condition)Fall prevention (see: Preventing falls) (Self-Care)Fall prevention - what to ask your doctor (see: Preventing falls - what to ask your doctor ) (Doctor Questions)Fall prevention - what to ask your doctor (see: Preventing falls - what to ask your doctor ) (Doctor Questions)Fallen arches (see: Flat feet) (Condition)Falls - bathroom safety (see: Bathroom safety for adults) (Self-Care)False labor (see: Am I in labor?) (Self-Care)Familial amyloidosis (see: Hereditary amyloidosis) (Condition)Familial chylomicronemia (see: Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency) (Condition)Familial combined hyperlipidemia(Condition)Familial dysautonomia(Condition)Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia(Condition)Familial hypercholesterolemia(Condition)Familial hyperchylomicronemia syndrome, Type I hyperlipidemia (see: Chylomicronemia syndrome) (Condition)Familial hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (see: Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis) (Condition)Familial hypertriglyceridemia(Condition)Familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis (see: Hypokalemic periodic paralysis) (Condition)Familial juvenile hyperuricemic nephropathy (see: Autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease) (Condition)Familial juvenile nephronophthisis (see: Autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease) (Condition)Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency (see: Chylomicronemia syndrome) (Condition)Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency(Condition)Familial LPL deficiency (see: Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency) (Condition)Familial Mediterranean fever(Condition)Familial non-hemolytic-non-obstructive jaundice (see: Gilbert syndrome) (Condition)Familial paroxysmal polyserositis (see: Familial Mediterranean fever) (Condition)Familial primary pulmonary hypertension (see: Pulmonary hypertension) (Condition)Familial tremor (see: Essential tremor) (Condition)Familial tremor - self-care (see: Tremor - self-care) (Self-Care)Family doctor - how to choose one (see: Choosing a primary care provider) (Special Topic)Family health history (see: Creating a family health history) (Special Topic)Family medical history (see: Creating a family health history) (Special Topic)Family troubles - resources(Special Topic)Famotidine overdose (see: H2 receptor antagonists overdose) (Poison)Fanconi anemia(Condition)Fanconi syndrome(Condition)Fanconi's anemia (see: Fanconi anemia) (Condition)Farmer's lung (see: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis) (Condition)Farsightedness(Condition)FAS (see: Fetal alcohol syndrome) (Condition)FAS - fetal alcohol syndrome (see: Alcohol and pregnancy) (Special Topic)Fasciculations of muscle (see: Muscle twitching) (Symptoms)Fasciitis - necrotizing (see: Necrotizing soft tissue infection) (Condition)Fasciotomy - compartment syndrome (see: Compartment syndrome) (Condition)Fasciotomy - enzymatic - Dupuytren (see: Dupuytren contracture) (Condition)Fasciotomy- Dupuytren (see: Dupuytren contracture) (Condition)Fast deep breathing (see: Hyperventilation) (Symptoms)Fast food tips(Self-Care)Fast heart rate - PSVT (see: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)) (Condition)Fast shallow breathing (see: Rapid shallow breathing) (Symptoms)Fasting blood sugar (see: Blood sugar test) (Medical Test)Fat - obese (see: Obesity) (Condition)Fat absorption (see: Fecal fat) (Medical Test)Fat free diet and children (see: Dietary fat and children) (Special Topic)Fat removal - suctioning (see: Liposuction) (Surgery)Fat-free diet and children (see: Dietary fat and children) (Special Topic)Fatal granulomatosis of childhood (see: Chronic granulomatous disease) (Condition)Fatigue(Symptoms)Fatigue - chronic (see: Myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)) (Condition)Fatigue - chronic syndrome (see: Chronic fatigue syndrome) (Alt. Medicine)Fats - reading food labels (see: How to read food labels) (Self-Care)Fatty casts (see: Urinary casts) (Medical Test)Fatty liver (see: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) (Condition)FdFD (see: Familial dysautonomia) (Condition)FDPs (see: Fibrin degradation products blood test) (Medical Test)FeFE sodium (see: Fractional excretion of sodium) (Medical Test)Fe++ (see: Serum iron test) (Medical Test)Fe+2 (see: Serum iron test) (Medical Test)Fear attacks (see: Panic disorder) (Condition)Fear in children (see: Stress in childhood) (Special Topic)Fear of new foods (see: Food jags) (Nutrition)Febrile (see: Fever) (Symptoms)Febrile convulsions (see: Febrile seizures) (Condition)Febrile seizures(Condition)Febrile seizures - what to ask your doctor(Doctor Questions)Febrile/cold agglutinins(Medical Test)Fecal bacteriotherapy (see: Fecal microbiota transplant) (Surgery)Fecal collection devices (see: External incontinence devices) (Special Topic)Fecal culture(Medical Test)Fecal fat(Medical Test)Fecal immunochemical test (see: Colon cancer screening) (Special Topic)Fecal immunochemical test (FIT)(Special Topic)Fecal impaction(Condition)Fecal incontinence (see: Bowel incontinence) (Symptoms)Fecal incontinence - devices (see: External incontinence devices) (Special Topic)Fecal incontinence exercises (see: Bowel retraining) (Special Topic)Fecal microbiota transplant(Surgery)Fecal occult blood test - flushable home test (see: Flushable reagent stool blood test) (Medical Test)Fecal occult blood test - guaiac smear (see: Stool guaiac test) (Medical Test)Fecal occult blood test -- guaiac smear (see: Stool guaiac test) (Medical Test)Fecal smear(Medical Test)Fecal transplant (see: Fecal microbiota transplant) (Surgery)Feces - Gram stain (see: Gram stain) (Medical Test)Feces Gram stain (see: Stool Gram stain) (Medical Test)Feeding - gastrostomy tube - bolus (see: Gastrostomy feeding tube - bolus) (Self-Care)Feeding - gastrostomy tube - pump (see: Gastrostomy feeding tube - pump - child) (Discharge)Feeding - jejunostomy tube (see: Jejunostomy feeding tube ) (Self-Care)Feeding - nasogastric tube (see: Nasogastric feeding tube ) (Self-Care)Feeding children 6 months to 2 years (see: Feeding patterns and diet - children 6 months to 2 years) (Self-Care)Feeding disorder (see: Failure to thrive) (Condition)Feeding patterns and diet - babies and infants(Self-Care)Feeding patterns and diet - children 6 months to 2 years(Self-Care)Feeding tube - infants(Special Topic)Feeding tube insertion - gastrostomy(Surgery)Feeling uptight (see: Stress and your health) (Symptoms)Feldene overdose (see: Piroxicam overdose) (Poison)Felty syndrome(Condition)Felty's syndrome (see: Felty syndrome) (Condition)Female genital tract culture (see: Endocervical culture) (Medical Test)Female pattern baldness(Condition)Femero-acetabular impingement - arthroscopy (see: Hip arthroscopy) (Surgery)Femora-acetabular impingement - arthroscopy (see: Hip arthroscopy) (Surgery)Femoral artery - angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries) (Surgery)Femoral epiphysis - slipped (see: Slipped capital femoral epiphysis) (Condition)Femoral hernia(Condition)Femoral hernia repair(Surgery)Femoral lengthening (see: Leg lengthening and shortening) (Surgery)Femoral neck fracture repair (see: Hip fracture surgery) (Surgery)Femoral neck fracture repair - discharge (see: Hip fracture - discharge ) (Discharge)Femoral nerve dysfunction(Condition)Femoral neuropathy (see: Femoral nerve dysfunction) (Condition)Femoral popliteal (see: Peripheral artery bypass - leg) (Surgery)Femoral popliteal - discharge (see: Peripheral artery bypass - leg - discharge ) (Discharge)Femoral shortening (see: Leg lengthening and shortening) (Surgery)Femoral-acetabular impingement - arthroscopy (see: Hip arthroscopy) (Surgery)Femoral-femoral bypass (see: Peripheral artery bypass - leg) (Surgery)Femorocele (see: Femoral hernia) (Condition)Femorocele repair (see: Femoral hernia repair) (Surgery)Femoropopliteal (see: Peripheral artery bypass - leg) (Surgery)Femoropopliteal - discharge (see: Peripheral artery bypass - leg - discharge ) (Discharge)Femur fracture repair - discharge(Discharge)FENa (see: Fractional excretion of sodium) (Medical Test)Fenofibrate (Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, Tricor, and Triglide) (see: Fibrates) (Special Topic)Fenofibrate (Antara®, Fenoglide®, Lipofen®, Tricor®, and Triglide®) (see: Fibrates) (Special Topic)Fenofibric acid (Trilipix) (see: Fibrates) (Special Topic)Fenofibric acid (Trilipix®) (see: Fibrates) (Special Topic)Fenoprofen calcium overdose(Poison)Fentanyl - substance use (see: Substance use - prescription drugs) (Special Topic)fermoral artery-angioplasty (see: Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries) (Surgery)Ferric acid (see: Iron in diet) (Nutrition)Ferric ion (see: Serum iron test) (Medical Test)Ferritin (see: Iron in diet) (Nutrition)Ferritin blood test(Medical Test)Ferrous acid (see: Iron in diet) (Nutrition)Ferrous fumarate overdose (see: Iron overdose) (Poison)Ferrous gluconate overdose (see: Iron overdose) (Poison)Ferrous ion (see: Serum iron test) (Medical Test)Ferrous sulfate (see: Iron) (Alt. Medicine)Ferrous sulfate overdose (see: Iron overdose) (Poison)Fetal age (see: Appropriate for gestational age (AGA)) (Special Topic)Fetal age (see: Gestational age) (Special Topic)Fetal age - gestational age (see: Gestational age) (Special Topic)Fetal alcohol effects (see: Alcohol and pregnancy) (Special Topic)Fetal alcohol effects (see: Fetal alcohol syndrome) (Condition)Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (see: Fetal alcohol syndrome) (Condition)Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (see: Alcohol and pregnancy) (Special Topic)Fetal alcohol syndrome(Condition)Fetal alcohol syndrome - pregnancy (see: Alcohol and pregnancy) (Special Topic)Fetal alpha globulin (see: Alpha fetoprotein) (Medical Test)Fetal attitude (see: Your baby in the birth canal) (Special Topic)Fetal blood testing - scalp (see: Fetal scalp pH testing) (Medical Test)Fetal demise (see: When your baby is stillborn) (Self-Care)Fetal descent (see: Your baby in the birth canal) (Special Topic)Fetal development(Special Topic)Fetal distress - fetal scalp testing (see: Fetal scalp pH testing) (Medical Test)Fetal echocardiography(Medical Test)Fetal lie (see: Your baby in the birth canal) (Special Topic)Fetal listeriosis (see: Listeriosis) (Condition)Fetal monitoring - ultrasound (see: Ultrasound pregnancy) (Medical Test)Fetal scalp blood (see: Fetal scalp pH testing) (Medical Test)Fetal scalp pH testing(Medical Test)Fetal station (see: Your baby in the birth canal) (Special Topic)Fetal syphilis (see: Congenital syphilis) (Condition)Fetal teeth (see: Natal teeth) (Symptoms)Fetal transfusion syndrome (see: Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome) (Condition)Fetal-maternal erythrocyte distribution blood test(Medical Test)Fetor ex ore (see: Breath odor) (Symptoms)Fetor ex oris (see: Breath odor) (Symptoms)Fetor oris (see: Breath odor) (Symptoms)Fetus (see: Fetal development) (Special Topic)Fever(Symptoms)Fever - baby (see: When your baby or infant has a fever) (Self-Care)Fever - infant (see: When your baby or infant has a fever) (Self-Care)Fever blister (see: Herpes - oral) (Condition)Fever blisters (see: Herpes simplex) (In-Depth)Fever of unknown origin(Alt. Medicine)Feverfew(Alt. Medicine)FiFiber(Nutrition)Fiber(Alt. Medicine)Fiber - soluble vs. insoluble (see: Soluble vs. insoluble fiber) (Special Topic)Fiber and cancer (see: Diet and cancer) (Special Topic)Fiber diet - low-residue (see: Low-fiber diet) (Self-Care)Fiber restricted diet (see: Low-fiber diet) (Self-Care)Fiberoptic bronchoscopy (see: Bronchoscopy) (Medical Test)Fiberoptic laryngoscopy (see: Laryngoscopy and nasolarynoscopy) (Medical Test)Fibrates(Special Topic)Fibrillation (see: Arrhythmias) (Condition)Fibrillation - cardiac arrest (see: Cardiac arrest) (Condition)Fibrillation - cardioversion (see: Cardioversion) (Special Topic)Fibrillation - EPS (see: Intracardiac electrophysiology study (EPS)) (Medical Test)Fibrillation - ventricular (see: Ventricular fibrillation) (Condition)Fibrin breakdown products (see: Fibrin degradation products blood test) (Medical Test)Fibrin degradation fragment (see: D-dimer test) (Medical Test)Fibrin degradation products blood test (Medical Test)Fibrin split products (see: Fibrin degradation products blood test) (Medical Test)Fibrinogen blood test(Medical Test)Fibrinolysis - primary or secondary(Condition)Fibrinopeptide A blood test(Medical Test)Fibroadenoma of the breast(Condition)Fibrocystic breast changes (see: Fibrocystic breasts) (Condition)Fibrocystic breast disease (see: Fibrocystic breasts) (Condition)Fibrocystic breasts(Condition)Fibroepithelial polyp (see: Cutaneous skin tag) (Condition)Fibroids (see: Uterine fibroids) (Condition)Fibroids - transvaginal ultrasound (see: Transvaginal ultrasound) (Medical Test)Fibromyalgia(Condition)Fibromyalgia(Alt. Medicine)Fibromyalgia(In-Depth)Fibromyoma (see: Uterine fibroids) (Condition)Fibromyoma - living with fibroids (see: Living with uterine fibroids) (Self-Care)Fibromyositis (see: Fibromyalgia) (Condition)Fibromyositis (see: Fibromyalgia) (In-Depth)Fibrosarcoma (see: Adult soft tissue sarcoma) (Condition)Fibrosing alveolitis (see: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) (Condition)Fibrosing mediastinitis (see: Histoplasmosis) (Condition)Fibrositis (see: Fibromyalgia) (Condition)Fibrositis (see: Fibromyalgia) (In-Depth)Fibrous dysplasia(Condition)Fibular neruopathy (see: Common peroneal nerve dysfunction) (Condition)Fibular neuropathy (see: Common peroneal nerve dysfunction) (Condition)Fifth disease(Condition)Filiform warts (see: Warts) (Condition)Fine motor control(Special Topic)Fine needle aspiration biopsy (see: Lymph node biopsy) (Medical Test)Fine needle aspiration of the thyroid (Medical Test)Fine needle biopsy of the prostate (see: Prostate biopsy) (Medical Test)Finger pain(Symptoms)Finger(s) - smashed (see: Smashed fingers) (Injury)Fingernail abnormalities (see: Nail abnormalities) (Symptoms)Fingernail culture (see: Skin or nail culture) (Medical Test)Fingernail hemorrhage (see: Splinter hemorrhages) (Symptoms)Fingernails - bluish (see: Blue discoloration of the skin) (Symptoms)Fingers - pale (see: Fingers that change color ) (Symptoms)Fingers that change color (Symptoms)Fingerstick (see: Capillary sample) (Medical Test)Fire ants(Poison)Fire safety at home(Self-Care)First aid – choking - unconscious adult or child over 1 year (see: Choking - unconscious adult or child over 1 year) (Injury)First aid - cardiac arrest (see: Heart attack first aid) (Injury)First aid - cardiopulmonary arrest (see: Heart attack first aid) (Injury)First aid - heart attack (see: Heart attack first aid) (Injury)First aid kit(Special Topic)First aid - choking - unconscious adult or child over 1 year (see: Choking - unconscious adult or child over 1 year) (Injury)First degree burn (see: Burns) (Injury)First-degree heart block (see: Heart block) (Condition)Fish poison tree (see: Jamaica dogwood) (Alt. 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Medicine)Flaxseed oil(Alt. Medicine)Flea bite (see: Insect bites and stings) (Injury)Flea-bite dermatitis (see: Erythema toxicum) (Condition)Fleas(Condition)Flesh-eating bacteria (see: Necrotizing soft tissue infection) (Condition)Flexible laryngoscopy (see: Laryngoscopy and nasolarynoscopy) (Medical Test)Flexible sigmoidoscopy (see: Sigmoidoscopy) (Medical Test)Flexible spending accounts (see: Savings account for health care costs) (Special Topic)Flexion contracture - Dupuytren (see: Dupuytren contracture) (Condition)Flexion contracture of the toe (see: Hammer toe repair) (Surgery)Floating stools (see: Stools – floating) (Symptoms)Floppy infant (see: Hypotonia) (Symptoms)Floppy mitral valve (see: Mitral valve prolapse) (Condition)Flow cytometry - fetal-maternal erythrocyte distribution (see: Fetal-maternal erythrocyte distribution blood test) (Medical Test)Flow cytometry - leukemia/lymphoma immunophenotyping (see: B-cell leukemia/lymphoma panel) (Medical Test)Flu(Condition)Flu (see: Influenza) (Alt. Medicine)Flu - bronchiolitis (see: Bronchiolitis) (Condition)Flu - sneezing (see: Sneezing) (Symptoms)Fluid buildup (see: Fluid imbalance) (Condition)Fluid imbalance(Condition)Fluid imbalance - dehydration (see: Fluid imbalance) (Condition)Fluid in the chest (see: Pleural effusion) (Condition)Fluid on the lung (see: Pleural effusion) (Condition)Fluid overload (see: Fluid imbalance) (Condition)Fluid-filled conjunctiva (see: Chemosis) (Symptoms)Fluorescein angiography(Medical Test)Fluorescein eye stain(Medical Test)Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test (see: FTA-ABS blood test) (Medical Test)Fluorhydric acid (see: Hydrofluoric acid poisoning) (Poison)Fluoride in diet(Nutrition)Fluoride overdose(Poison)Fluorinated hydrocarbon poisoning (see: Refrigerant poisoning) (Poison)Fluorohydric acid (see: Hydrofluoric acid poisoning) (Poison)Flush syndrome (see: Carcinoid syndrome) (Condition)Flushable reagent stool blood test(Medical Test)Flushing (see: Skin blushing/flushing) (Symptoms)Flutter - Holter (see: Holter monitor (24h)) (Medical Test)Fluvastatin (Lescol) (see: How to take statins) (Special Topic)Fluvastatin (Lescol®) (see: How to take statins) (Special Topic)Flux poisoning (see: Acid soldering flux poisoning) (Poison)Fluxes (see: Acid soldering flux poisoning) (Poison)Flying and blocked ears (see: Ear - blocked at high altitudes) (Special Topic)FmFM (see: Fibromyalgia) (Condition)FMF (see: Familial Mediterranean fever) (Condition)FoFOA (see: Craniosynostosis repair) (Surgery)FOA - discharge (see: Craniosynostosis repair - discharge ) (Discharge)Focal neurologic deficits(Symptoms)Focal photocoagulation (see: Laser photocoagulation - eye) (Surgery)Focal sclerosis with hyalinosis (see: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis) (Condition)Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis(Condition)Focal seizure (see: Partial (focal) seizure) (Condition)Focal seizure - discharge (see: Epilepsy or seizures - discharge ) (Discharge)Folacin (see: Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)) (Alt. Medicine)Folate (see: Folic acid in diet) (Nutrition)Folate (see: Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)) (Alt. Medicine)Folate - test (see: Folic acid - test) (Medical Test)Folate deficiency(Condition)Folate-deficiency anemia(Condition)Foley catheter (see: Urinary catheters) (Special Topic)Foley catheter (see: Indwelling catheter care) (Self-Care)Foley catheter - infants (see: Urinary catheter - infants) (Special Topic)Folic acid (see: Folic acid in diet) (Nutrition)Folic acid (see: Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)) (Alt. Medicine)Folic acid - test(Medical Test)Folic acid and birth defect prevention(Special Topic)Folic acid deficiency (see: Folate deficiency) (Condition)Folic acid in diet(Nutrition)Follicle stimulating hormone (see: Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) blood test) (Medical Test)Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) blood test(Medical Test)Follicular carcinoma - radioiodine (see: Radioiodine therapy) (Surgery)Follicular cysts (see: Ovarian cysts) (Condition)Follicular infundibular cyst (see: Epidermoid cyst) (Condition)Follicular thyroid cancer (see: Thyroid cancer) (Condition)Folliculitis(Condition)Fontanelle - craniosynostosis (see: Craniosynostosis) (Condition)Fontanelles (see: Cranial sutures) (Special Topic)Fontanelles - bulging(Symptoms)Fontanelles - enlarged(Symptoms)Fontanelles - sunken(Symptoms)Food - hygiene and sanitation (see: Food safety) (Nutrition)Food additives(Nutrition)Food allergy(Condition)Food allergy(Alt. Medicine)Food allergy - eggs (see: Food allergy) (Condition)Food allergy - fish (see: Food allergy) (Condition)Food allergy - milk (see: Food allergy) (Condition)Food allergy - peanuts (see: Food allergy) (Condition)Food allergy - shellfish (see: Food allergy) (Condition)Food allergy - soy (see: Food allergy) (Condition)Food Calorie and Nutrient Calculator- inputFood guide plate(Special Topic)Food jags(Nutrition)Food labeling(Nutrition)Food poisoning(Condition)Food poisoning(Alt. Medicine)Food poisoning - campylobacter enteritis (see: Campylobacter infection) (Condition)Food poisoning - E. coli (see: E coli enteritis) (Condition)Food poisoning - salmonella (see: Salmonella enterocolitis) (Condition)Food poisoning prevention(Special Topic)Food safety(Nutrition)Foods - fresh vs. frozen or canned(Special Topic)Foot amputation - discharge(Discharge)Foot drop(Condition)Foot drop palsy (see: Foot drop) (Condition)Foot fracture (see: Metatarsal fracture (acute) - aftercare) (Discharge)Foot pain(Symptoms)Foot pain(In-Depth)Foot spasms (see: Hand or foot spasms) (Symptoms)Foot sprain - aftercare(Self-Care)Foot swelling (see: Foot, leg, and ankle swelling) (Symptoms)Foot, leg, and ankle swelling(Symptoms)Foraminal spinal stenosis (see: Spinal stenosis) (Condition)Foraminotomy(Surgery)Foraminotomy - discharge (see: Spine surgery - discharge) (Discharge)Forefoot neuroma (see: Morton neuroma) (Condition)Forefoot varus (see: Metatarsus adductus) (Condition)Forehead lift(Surgery)Foreign body (see: Eye - foreign object in) (Special Topic)Foreign body in the nose(Injury)Foreign body ingestion (see: Foreign object - swallowed) (Injury)Foreign object - inhaled(Injury)Foreign object - swallowed(Injury)Foreign object in the anus - anoscopy (see: Anoscopy) (Medical Test)Foreskin removal (see: Circumcision) (Surgery)Forgetfulness (see: Memory loss) (Symptoms)Formerly: Wegener's granulomatosis (see: Granulomatosis with polyangiitis) (Condition)Formula feeding (see: Infant formulas) (Nutrition)Formula feeding - babies and infants (see: Feeding patterns and diet - babies and infants) (Self-Care)Forssman antibody test (see: Mononucleosis spot test) (Medical Test)Fortal (see: Pentazocine overdose) (Poison)Fortulgesic (see: Pentazocine overdose) (Poison)Fosfothion poisoning (see: Malathion poisoning) (Poison)Fossil tree (see: Ginkgo biloba) (Alt. Medicine)Foul-smelling stools (see: Stools - foul smelling) (Symptoms)Fountain pen ink poisoning (see: Ink poisoning) (Poison)Fovea (see: Macula lutea) (Special Topic)Foxglove poisoning(Poison)FpFPA (see: Fibrinopeptide A blood test) (Medical Test)FrFractional excretion of sodium(Medical Test)Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife) (Surgery)Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife) (Surgery)Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy - discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge ) (Discharge)Fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy- discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge ) (Discharge)Fracture (see: Broken bone) (Injury)Fracture - bone graft (see: Bone graft) (Surgery)Fracture - compartment syndrome (see: Compartment syndrome) (Condition)Fracture - toe - self-care (see: Broken toe - self-care) (Self-Care)Fracture of the nose (see: Nose fracture) (Injury)Fracture phalanx - toe (see: Broken toe - self-care) (Self-Care)Fracture reduction - closed (see: Closed reduction of a fractured bone) (Self-Care)Fracture reduction - closed - aftercare (see: Closed reduction of a fractured bone - aftercare) (Self-Care)Fractured clavicle in the newborn(Condition)Fractured collar bone - newborn (see: Fractured clavicle in the newborn) (Condition)Fractured jaw (see: Broken or dislocated jaw) (Injury)Fractured kidney (see: Injury - kidney and ureter) (Condition)Fractured mandible (see: Broken or dislocated jaw) (Injury)Fractured toe - self-care (see: Broken toe - self-care) (Self-Care)Fragile hair (see: Trichorrhexis nodosa) (Condition)Fragile X syndrome(Condition)Fragment D-dimer (see: D-dimer test) (Medical Test)Frambesia tropica (see: Yaws) (Condition)Fraud - cancer treatment (see: Protecting yourself from cancer scams) (Special Topic)Free calcium (see: Calcium - ionized) (Medical Test)Free flap - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care) (Self-Care)Free T4 test(Medical Test)Free thyroxine test (see: Free T4 test) (Medical Test)French lavender (see: Lavender) (Alt. Medicine)Freon poisoning (see: Refrigerant poisoning) (Poison)Frequent bowel movements (see: Diarrhea) (Symptoms)Frequent or urgent urination(Symptoms)Frequent urination - noninfectious cystitis (see: Cystitis - noninfectious) (Condition)Fresh foods vs. frozen or canned (see: Foods - fresh vs. frozen or canned) (Special Topic)Friedreich ataxia(Condition)Friedreich's ataxia (see: Friedreich ataxia) (Condition)Frontal bossing(Symptoms)Frontal-orbital advancement (see: Craniosynostosis repair) (Surgery)Frontal-orbital advancement - discharge (see: Craniosynostosis repair - discharge ) (Discharge)Frontotemporal dementia(Condition)Frostbite(Injury)Frostbite(Alt. Medicine)Frozen foods vs. fresh or canned (see: Foods - fresh vs. frozen or canned) (Special Topic)Frozen shoulder(Condition)Frozen shoulder - aftercare(Self-Care)Frozen shoulder syndrome - aftercare (see: Frozen shoulder - aftercare) (Self-Care)Frozen vegetables versus fresh (see: Foods - fresh vs. frozen or canned) (Special Topic)Fructose 1, 6 bisphosphate aldolase deficiency (see: Hereditary fructose intolerance) (Condition)Fructose aldolase B-deficiency (see: Hereditary fructose intolerance) (Condition)Fructose intolerance (see: Hereditary fructose intolerance) (Condition)Fructose-1, 6-bisphosphate aldolase deficiency (see: Hereditary fructose intolerance) (Condition)Fructosemia (see: Hereditary fructose intolerance) (Condition)Fruits and vegetables - pesticide risks (see: Pesticides on fruits and vegetables) (Special Topic)FsFSA (see: Savings account for health care costs) (Special Topic)FSPs (see: Fibrin degradation products blood test) (Medical Test)FtFTA-ABS blood test(Medical Test)FTD (see: Frontotemporal dementia) (Condition)FTSG (see: Skin graft) (Surgery)FTSG - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care) (Self-Care)FTT (see: Failure to thrive) (Condition)FuFuchs' corneal dystrophy (see: Fuchs dystrophy) (Condition)Fuchs dystrophy(Condition)Fuchs' dystrophy (see: Fuchs dystrophy) (Condition)Fuchs' dystrophy - corneal transplant (see: Corneal transplant) (Surgery)Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy (see: Fuchs dystrophy) (Condition)Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy, Fuchs' corneal dystrophy (see: Fuchs dystrophy) (Condition)Fuel oil poisoning(Poison)Full liquid diet(Self-Care)Full thickness skin graft (see: Skin graft) (Surgery)Full thickness skin graft - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care) (Self-Care)Fulminant meningococcal sepsis - Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome (see: Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome) (Condition)Fulminant meningococcemia - Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome (see: Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome) (Condition)Functional antithrombin III (see: Antithrombin III blood test) (Medical Test)Functional neurological symptom disorder (see: Conversion disorder) (Condition)Functional ovarian cysts (see: Ovarian cysts) (Condition)Fundoplication (see: Anti-reflux surgery) (Surgery)Fundoplication - children (see: Anti-reflux surgery - children) (Surgery)Fundoplication - children - discharge (see: Anti-reflux surgery - children - discharge ) (Discharge)Fundoplication - discharge (see: Anti-reflux surgery - discharge ) (Discharge)Funduscopic exam (see: Ophthalmoscopy) (Medical Test)Funduscopy (see: Ophthalmoscopy) (Medical Test)Fungal - auris (see: Candida auris infection) (Condition)Fungal arthritis(Condition)Fungal infection - body (see: Ringworm of the body) (Condition)Fungal infection - feet (see: Athlete's foot) (Condition)Fungal infection - groin (see: Jock itch) (Condition)Fungal infection - histoplasmosis (see: Histoplasmosis) (Condition)Fungal infection - mouth (see: Thrush in newborns) (Condition)Fungal infection - mouth (see: Thrush - children and adults) (Condition)Fungal infection - mouth - newborn (see: Thrush in newborns) (Condition)Fungal infection - mucormycosis (see: Mucormycosis) (Condition)Fungal infection - scalp (see: Ringworm of the scalp) (Condition)Fungal infection - skin (see: Candida infection of the skin) (Condition)Fungal keratitis (see: Corneal ulcers and infections) (Condition)Fungal nail infection(Condition)Fungal smear - sputum (see: Sputum fungal smear ) (Medical Test)Fungal wet prep (see: Sputum fungal smear ) (Medical Test)Fungus - auris (see: Candida auris infection) (Condition)Fungus ball (see: Pulmonary aspergilloma) (Condition)Funnel chest (see: Pectus excavatum) (Symptoms)Funnel chest repair (see: Pectus excavatum repair) (Surgery)Funnel-web spider bite(Poison)Furnace safety (see: Staying safe at home) (Self-Care)Furniture polish poisoning(Poison)Furuncle (see: Boils) (Condition)Furuncles (see: Benign ear cyst or tumor) (Condition)Fusiform aneurysm repair (see: Brain aneurysm repair) (Surgery)Fusiform aneurysm repair - discharge (see: Brain aneurysm repair - discharge) (Discharge)Fusiform aneurysm repair - endovascular (see: Endovascular embolization) (Surgery)Fusion of the ear bones(Condition)Fussy baby - colic - self-care (see: Colic and crying - self-care) (Self-Care)Fussy or irritable child(Symptoms)