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Diseases and Medical Conditions D-F provides down-to-earth, comprehensive definitions of hundreds of ailments and illnesses beginning with the letters D-F. Each listing identifies causes, incidence and risk factors, notes symptoms, outlines tests and discusses treatments and support groups where applicable.

Featured Article:  Dupuytren’s Contracture

Dupuytren’s contracture is a contracture of the palm and fingers that may cause loss of use or deformity in the hand. Learn about Dupuytren’s contracture causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention. See more »

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis, is an inflammation in the shoulder capsule restricting movement. Learn about frozen shoulder causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Fungal Arthritis

Fungal arthritis or mycotic arthritis is a slow progressing fungal inflammation of joints. Learn about fungal arthritis causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Fungal Nail Infection

Fungal nail infection, Onychomycosis, is a fungal nail infection often following fungal foot infection. Learn about fungal nail infection symptoms, tests and treatment.

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Furuncle

Furuncles are subcutaneous infections caused by bacteria infecting a damaged hair follicle. Learn about furuncles causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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Fusion Of The Ear Bones

Fusion of the ear bones is the joining of the incus, malleus and stapes bones resulting in hearing loss. Learn about fusion of the ear bones causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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The Flu

Flu is a contagious ear, nose and throat infection caused by the influenza virus. Learn about flu causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.

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