Felty's Syndrome Center - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale * Michael H Gordon MD  Doral Arthritis & Rheumatology  Center For Rheumatology  Richard S Glick MD  Kahn & Riskin MD PA  Kahn & Riskin MD PA  Rafael F Rivas-Chacon MD  Steven L Feldman MD  Prabodh Kapila MD FACP PA  Jose Alvarez MD & Guillermo J Valenzuela MD  West Broward Rheumatology Associates Inc  West Broward Rheumatology Associates Inc  West Broward Rheumatology Associates Inc  Alan H Kramer MD  West Broward Rheumatology Associates Inc  Drs Lichstral & Lechner  Paul E Gregoline DPM PA  Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Specialties  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Treatment Center  Arthritis Specialists PA  Arthritis Specialists PA  Internal Medicine Of Miami Gardens  University of Miami Urology  Alex M Lam MD PA  Rheumatology Center Inc  Elliot S Cohen MD  Elliot S Cohen MD  Mark Jaffe MD PA  Annette C Toledano MD  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Arnold S Falchook MD  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  David Makover MD  William Sunshine MD  Jane Hernandez-Ing MD FACR  Angel F Vidal MD  Benidecto Fernandez MD  Jose J Aldrich MD PA  Carlos A Sesin MD PA  Miami International Cardiology Consultants Inc  Advanced Rheumatology Center  Advanced Rheumatology Center  UM Leonard M Miller School of Medicine Rheumatology & Immunology  UM Leonard M Miller School of Medicine Rheumatology & Immunology  UM Leonard M Miller School of Medicine Rheumatology & Immunology  Ramon Moreda MD  Azarel Abinader MD  Carlos M Alonso MD  Heather C Williams MD PLLC  Ocean Ridge Arthritis Associates  Joshua & Joshua MD PC  Kenneth E Bresky DO PA  Walk-In Family Medicine  Miami Medical Consultants PA  Jorge E Gagliardi MD  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm  Richard A Cappiello MD PA  Richard A Cappiello MD PA  Roberta R Slonim MD  Center for Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease  Arthritis & Rheumatic Care Center PA  Arthritis & Rheumatic Care Center PA  Center for Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease  Arthritis & Rheumatic Care Center PA  Center for Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease  Rosita Petech Stoik MD  Jose R Rovira MD  True Care medical Center  Richard Chang MD  Freddy Avni MD PA  Family Arthritis Center  Family Arthritis Center  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  John C Whelton MD  Premier Rheumatology and Endocrinology  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach  Jorge J Carrillo MD PA  Jupiter Medical Group  South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Heart & Family Health Institute  Heart & Family Health Institute  Heart & Family Health Institute Fort Lauderdale, FloridaUpcoming 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 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 Fort Lauderdale
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