Felty's Syndrome Center - Grapevine, TX
Grapevine 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 Grapevine * Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Iman Ali MD  Mid Cities Arthritis Clinic  Medical Clinic of North Texas PA  John Joseph MD & Mohan Penmetcha MD  John Joseph MD & Mohan Penmetcha MD  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  North Hills Rheumatology  Carlos Kier MD  Rheumatic & Connective Tissue Disease Clinic  UT Southwestern Medical Center Clinical Cardiology  Scott Zashin MD  Dallas Diagnostic Association  Marilynn G Punaro MD  Medical Clinic of North Texas  Leyka M Barbosa MD  Allan Duby MD  Jessica Procter MD  Jonathan D Reyes MD  Arthritis Care & Research Center  Arthritis Consultation Center  Arthritis Consultation Center  Park Cities DDA  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Lige Rushing Jr. MD  Southwest Rheumatology  Arthritis Care & Diagnostic Center  Arthritis Care & Diagnostic Center  Texas Medical & Surgical Associates PA  Texas Medical & Surgical Associates PA  Harris Center Rheumatology  Harris Center Rheumatology  Arthritis Centers Of Texas  Arthritis Centers Of Texas  Arthritis Centers Of Texas  Arthritis Centers Of Texas  Arthritis Centers Of Texas  Arthritis Centers Of Texas  Arthritis Centers Of Texas  MCNT/Fort Worth Clinic  MCNT/Fort Worth Clinic  UNT Health Science Internal Medicine Rheumatology Division  UNT Health Science Internal Medicine Rheumatology Division  UNT Health Science Internal Medicine Rheumatology Division  David Rosenstock MD  John Lavery MD  Huguley Medical Associates  Dan A Axthelm MD  Texoma Arthritis Clinic PA  H S Eugene Fung MD Grapevine, TexasUpcoming 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 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 Grapevine
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