Felty's Syndrome Center - Auburn, WA
Auburn 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 Auburn * Sunanda Uberoi MD  Valley Medical Center Rheumatology  Pacific Rheumatology Associates  Pacific Medical Centers  Arthritis & Bone Clinic  Arthritis Northwest  St Joseph Medical Clinic  Internal Medicine Northwest  Krick & Ettinger MDs  Krick & Ettinger MDs  Gordon A Starkebaum MD  Carl J Brodie MD  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Clinics  Minor & James Medical Group PLLC  Lakewood ROAD Clinic  Paul B Brown MD  Virginia Mason Seattle Main  Virginia Mason Seattle Main  The Polyclinic Rheumatology  The Polyclinic Rheumatology  Virginia Mason Seattle Main  The Polyclinic Rheumatology  The Polyclinic Rheumatology  Pacific Medical Centers  Overlake Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center  Susan G Romanick MD PLLC  Keith B Elkon MD  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  UWMC Medical Specialties Clinic  Childrens Hosp Regional Medical Center Rheumatology  Seattle Arthritis Clinic  Seattle Arthritis Clinic  Richard A Neiman MD Inc  Everett Clinic Main Campus  Everett Clinic Main Campus  Everett Clinic Main Campus  Olympia Arthritis Clinic  Olympia Arthritis Clinic  Frederick A Jensen MD  PeaceHealth Medical Group Auburn, WashingtonUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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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