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A to Z: Fragile X Syndrome
Kids with this inherited disorder can do well with therapies to help treat the intellectual, emotional, and behavioral challenges they face. Learn more here.
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A to Z: Fracture, Skull
A skull fracture is a break or crack in one of the bones of the skull, also called the cranium.
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A to Z: Fracture, Nasal (Broken Nose)
Sports injuries or blows to the face can often cause this common type of facial injury. Learn about it here.
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A to Z: Factor VIII Deficiency (Hemophilia A)
In factor VIII deficiency (hemophilia A), the body doesn't make enough factor VIII (factor 8), one of the substances the body needs to form a clot.
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A to Z: Foreign Body, Nose
Having an object (or foreign body) in the nose is a common cause for a visit to the emergency room, especially for kids under age 6.
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A to Z: Foreign Body, Eye
To prevent damage to the eye, any object that isn't washed out right away by tears must be removed.
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A to Z: Foreign Body, Ear
Having a foreign object in the ear is a common cause for a visit to the emergency room, especially for kids under age 6.
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A to Z: Food Poisoning
Food poisoning happens when bacteria (and, sometimes, viruses or other germs) get into food or drinks.
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A to Z: Flu (Influenza)
Learn more about influenza, a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract.
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A to Z: Flatulence, Eructation, and Gas Pain
It may seem embarrassing to talk about, but intestinal gas and the sounds and smells it causes are common and usually totally normal. Learn more here.
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A to Z: Flat Foot
Flat foot is a condition in which the arches on the inside of a person's foot have less curve to them or are flat, so that the entire sole of the foot rests on the ground when the person is standing.
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A to Z: Fistula, Coccygeal or Pilonidal
See: Pilonidal Cyst.
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A to Z: Feeding Problems, Infant
Some babies refuse to eat or don't eat enough. Others have problems digesting food. Learn more about common feeding problems here.
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A to Z: Febrile Seizures
Febrile seizures are convulsions that can happen during a fever (febrile means "feverish").
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A to Z: Factor IX Deficiency (Hemophilia B)
In factor IX deficiency (hemophilia B), the body doesn't make enough factor IX (factor 9), one of the substances the body needs to form a clot.
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A to Z Symptom: Fever
A fever itself is a symptom, causes no harm, and is often the body's way of fighting infections.
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A to Z Symptom: Fainting
In most cases, fainting is not a sign of a dangerous problem, but should still be discussed with a doctor.
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A to Z: Fracture, Patella (Kneecap)
A fractured patella is a broken kneecap (the flat, round bone that protects the knee joint).
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A to Z: Fracture, Scaphoid (Wrist)
A fractured scaphoid is a broken small bone in the wrist.
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A to Z: Fracture, Radius
A fractured radius is a broken bone in the lower arm. It is a common injury that usually heals quickly.
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A to Z: Fracture, Lateral Malleolus
Learn about types of lower extremity fractures and conditions that can affect the ankle and lower leg.
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A to Z: Fracture, Fibula
A fractured fibula is a break to the smaller of the two bones in the lower leg.
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A to Z: Fracture, Elbow
Fractured (broken) elbows are a common injury in kids and teens.
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A to Z: Fracture, Distal Radius and Ulna
Fractures of the distal radius and ulna, or broken bones of the forearm, are common childhood injuries.
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A to Z: Fracture, Collarbone
A fall onto the shoulder or an outstretched arm can result in this type of broken bone. Learn more here.
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A to Z: Fracture, Clavicle
A clavicle fracture, or broken collarbone, is one of the most common broken bones among kids and teens.
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A to Z: Fracture, Bimalleolar
Learn about types of lower extremity fractures and conditions that can affect the ankle and lower leg.
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A to Z: Failure to Thrive
Failure to thrive refers to a child's inability to gain weight and grow as expected for kids of the same age and gender. Most diagnoses are made in the first few years of life.