Felty's Syndrome Center - Brick, NJ
Brick 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 Brick * Shore Health Group  Arthritis Institute  Scott Blumberg MD  Shore Rheumatology  Shore Rheumatology  Atlantic Coast Rheumatology  Ileana Antoniadis MD  Rany Al Haj MD  Joseph C Tauro MD  Ocean Rheumatology  Meridian Medical Associates  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Shore Health Group  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Associates  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Associates  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Associates  Kenneth B Wasser MD  Arthur E Brawer MD  Robert L Gabel MD  Allegra Arthritis Associates PC  Allegra Arthritis Associates PC  Arthritis & Rheumatism Institute LLC  Princeton Medical Group PA  Princeton Rheumatology Associates  R Michael Roberts MD  Arthritis Internal Medicine Associates Middlesex PC  Hightstown Medical Associates  Medical & Arthritis Doctors Inc  Drs Mongia & Kamath  Comprehensive Care Group  Gregory S Rihacek MD  Arthritis Internal Medicine  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  The Arthritis Allergy & Immunology Ctr  The Arthritis Allergy & Immunology Ctr  Alexander S Carney MD  David Kang MD  Medical Associates of Lawrenceville  Rheumatology Center of Princeton  Rheumatology Center of Princeton  Richard R Brodman MD  Malcolm H Hermele MD  Tariq Mahmood MD  David A Worth MD & Diane Scarpello DO  David A Worth MD & Diane Scarpello DO  Summit Medical Group  Arthritis Center of New Jersey  Arthritis Center of New Jersey  Robert A Fogari MD  James S Paolino MD FACR  Drs Hanauer & Mesnard  Summit Medical Group Internal Medicine  Summit Medical Group Internal Medicine  Drs Hanauer & Mesnard  Restivo & Maiello MDs  University Hospital Ambulatory Care Center  Restivo & Maiello MDs  Andrew B Weinberger MD  John E McWhorter MD  Atlantic Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Associates PA  North Jersey Rheumatology Associates  Internal Medicine Faculty Practice at St Barnabas Hospital  Rheumatology & Arthritis Associates PC  Rheumatic & Autoimmune Diseases Center  Rheumatic & Autoimmune Diseases Center  Rheumatic & Autoimmune Diseases Center  Rheumatic & Autoimmune Diseases Center  Arthritis Rheumatic & Back Disease Associates  Nicholas A Cannarozzi MD  Arthritis Rheumatic & Back Disease Associates  Arthritis Rheumatic & Back Disease Associates  Arthritis Rheumatic & Back Disease Associates  Arthritis Rheumatic & Back Disease Associates  Arthritis Rheumatic & Back Disease Associates  Arthritis Rheumatic & Back Disease Associates  Cooper University Hospital Rheumatology  Drs Gaito & Lutz  Jonathan M Simon MD  Michael P Lewko MD LLC  Michael P Lewko MD LLC  Murray S Hamada MD  Mark Fisher MD  New Life Rheumatology Center  New Life Rheumatology Center  Louise Albornoz MD  Barry J Efros MD  David Widman MD  Ciro J Carafa MD  Atlantic Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Associates PA  Atlantic Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Associates PA Brick, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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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