Felty's Syndrome Center - Elk Grove, CA
Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove * Raul J Romea MD  UC Davis Medical Group Internal & Family Practice Clinic  UC Davis Medical Group Internal & Family Practice Clinic  Douglas E Roberts MD  Sacramento Rheumatology Consultants  Sacramento Rheumatology Consultants  Midtown Internal Medicine Group  Mercy Medical Group Medical Specialties  Sutter Medical Foundation Subspecialty  Sutter Medical Foundation Subspecialty  Douglas Haselwood MD  E Michael Thelen MD  UC Davis Medical Group Roseville  Kaiser Stockton Rheumatology  Kaiser Stockton Rheumatology  Kaiser Stockton Rheumatology  Albert A Ferrari MD  UC Davis Specialty Clinic  Woodland Healthcare Clinic  Neil L Wood MD Inc  Kaiser Permanente  Ronald G Connolly MD  Kanwal Khanna MD  John Muir Medical Center Hospitalist  Northern California Arthritis Center  Northern California Arthritis Center  Northern California Arthritis Center  Northern California Arthritis Center  Northern California Arthritis Center  Northern California Arthritis Center  Kaiser Permanente Medical Group Rheumatology  Nishio & Sharma MD  Nishio & Sharma MD  Sutter Gould Medical Foundation  Arthritis and Rheumatology Center  Washington Arthritis Center  Hisaka Ohmoto & Charlene Hu MDs  Ernest I Katler MD  Andrew Larsen MD  East Bay Rheumatology  Fremont Medical Group  Barry E Shibuya MD  Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center  Richard R Fong MD  Bruce J Dreyfuss MD  Thomas A McDermott MD  Arthritis Care Center  UC Davis Rheumatology  Robert J Deitz MD  Pacific Rheumatology Associates  Nancy Lee Carteron MD FACR  Pacific Rheumatology Associates  Pacific Heights Medical Group  Pacific Rheumatology Associates  Pacific Heights Medical Group  SOAR Sports Orthopedic & Rehabilitation  Weitz Medical Management  G Ang-Fonte MD  Joan T Campagna MD  Camino Medical Group Mountain View Clinic  Kaiser Santa Clara Rheumatology  Camino Medical Group Mountain View Clinic  KPMC Santa Teresa Medical Center Rheumatology  Peter H Stein MD  Internal Medicine  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Medical Specialties  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Medical Specialties  Mercy Doctors Medical Group  Michael K Chan MD  SOAR Medical  Menlo Medical Clinic  Medical Specialties Clinic  Medical Specialties Clinic  Medical Specialties Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center  Ephraim P Engleman MD  SOAR Sports Orthopedic & Rehabilitation  UCSF Rheumatology  Umesh Sab MD  Michael P Stevens MD  Peninsula Medical Center San Mateo Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation  Lisa B Kremer MD  Arthritis & Rheumatism Center  Arthritis & Rheumatism Center  Arthritis & Rheumatism Center  Lipton Kucera & Associates  UCSF VA Medical Center  Feng Lee & Restifo MD  Feng Lee & Restifo MD  Feng Lee & Restifo MD  Burlingame Pacifica Medical Group  Peninsula Medical Group  Northern California Medical Associates  Joseph A Chiapella MD  Gerlie L Papillion MD  Singh & Singh Elk Grove, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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 SyndromeIntroductionWhile the patient's history and physical examination are the building blocks of making a medical diagnosis, the ability to peer inside the body can be a powerful tool. Ultrasound is an imaging technique that provides that ability to medical practitioners. What is an ultrasound?Ultrasound produces sound waves that are beamed into the body causing return echoes that are recorded to "visualize" structures beneath the skin. The ability to measure different echoes reflected from a variety of tissues allows a shadow picture to be constructed. The technology is especially accurate at seeing the interface between solid and fluid filled spaces. These are actually the same principles that allow SONAR on boats to see the bottom of the ocean. What is ultrasonography?Ultrasonography is body imaging using ultrasound in medical diagnosis. A skilled ultrasound technician is able to... Other Related Felty's Syndrome ArticlesEmergency Contact for Elk Grove
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