Felty's Syndrome Center - Allentown, PA
Allentown Rheumatologist Doctors for Felty's SyndromeType of Physician: Rheumatologist What is a Rheumatologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. The rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. The rheumatologist may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists. Specialty: Rheumatology Common Name: Rheumatologist Doctors in Allentown * Marzena Bieniek MD PC  LVPG Arthritis & Rheumatology  LVPG Arthritis & Rheumatology  LVPG Arthritis & Rheumatology  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates PC  LVPG Arthritis & Rheumatology  LVPG Arthritis & Rheumatology  Coordinated Health  Ellen Meryl Field MD  East Penn Rheumatology Associates  East Penn Rheumatology Associates  East Penn Rheumatology Associates  OAA Orthopaedic Specialists  OAA Orthopaedic Specialists  Timothy R Howard DO  Mark A Durback MD  Jolanta Zelaznicka MD  PMA Medical Specialists LLC  Robert F McEvoy MD  Michael D Perilstein MD  Pottstown Medical Specialists  PMA Medical Specialists LLC  Rheumatology Associates Ltd  Rheumatology Associates Ltd  Rheumatology Associates Ltd  Rheumatology Associates Ltd  Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Consultants  Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Consultants  Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Consultants  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Associates PC  Arthritis & Osteoarthritis Center  Arthritis & Osteoarthritis Center  Arthritis & Osteoarthritis Center  Arthritis & Osteoarthritis Center  Reading Hospital  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Ronald E Krauser MD PC  Ronald E Krauser MD PC  Emkey Arthritis & Osteoarthritis Clinic  The Arthritis Center  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Jefferson Osteoporosis & Arthritis Center  Jefferson Osteoporosis & Arthritis Center  Jefferson Osteoporosis & Arthritis Center  Jefferson Osteoporosis & Arthritis Center  Chester County Rheumatology  Chester County Rheumatology  Whalen Rheumatology Group  The Arthritis Center  Tri-County Rheumatology  Gary V Gordon MD  Gary V Gordon MD  Gary V Gordon MD  AEMC Res &Technical Development  Ved P Gupta MD  AEMC Res &Technical Development  Einstein Internal Medicine Associates  Frank C Passero MD  Temple University Hospital Rheumatology  Temple University Hospital Rheumatology  Temple University Hospital Rheumatology  Temple University Hospital Rheumatology  Ved P Gupta MD  Drs Constantine & Wolfe  Arthritis Group  Arthritis Group  Stanley Nosheny MD  M Anthony Albornoz MD  Delaware County Rheumatology  Delaware County Rheumatology  Penn Care Internal Medicine at Mayfair  Division of Rheumatology Presbyterian Med Ctr  Penna Rheumatology Assoc iates  Veterans Affairs Medical Center  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Drexel University Hospital Rheumatology  Arthritis & Rheumatology  Drexel Multispecialty Clinic Rheumatology  Drexel Multispecialty Clinic Rheumatology  Drexel Multispecialty Clinic Rheumatology  Drexel University Hospital Rheumatology Allentown, PennsylvaniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Felty's SyndromeRead the Felty's Syndrome article » What is Felty's syndrome?Felty's syndrome is a complication of long-standing rheumatoid arthritis. Felty's syndrome is defined by the presence of three conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly), and an abnormally low white blood count. Felty's syndrome is uncommon. It affects less than 1% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. What are the symptoms of Felty's syndrome?Some patients with Felty's syndrome have more infections, such as pneumonia or skin infections, than the average person. This increased susceptibility to infections is attributed to the low white blood counts that are characteristic of Felty's syndrome. Ulcers in the skin over the legs can complicate Felty's syndrome. What causes Felty's syndrome?The cause of Felty's syndrome is not known. Some patients with rheumatoid arthritis develop Felty's syndrome but most do not. White blood cells are produced in the bone marrow. There seems to be an active bone marrow function in patients with Felty's syndrome, producing white cells, despite the low numbers of circulating white blood cells. White cells may be stored excessively in the spleen of a patient with Felty's syndrome. This is especially true in patients with Felty's syndrome that have antibodies against the particular type of white blood cells usually affected (cells called granulocytes or neutrophils). How is Felty's syndrome diagnosed?There is no single test for Felty's syndrome. It is diagnosed based on the presence of the three conditions mentioned above. Most patients do have rheumatoid arthritis antibodies (rheumatoid factor) in the blood. How is Felty's syndrome treated?Treatment of Felty's syndrome is not always required. The underlying rheumatoid arthritis is managed in the standard fashion. Treatments used for patients with recu... Recommended Reading Related to Felty's SyndromeCT Scan (Computerized Tomography) » CT scan facts
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