Felty's Syndrome Center - Hartford, CT
Hartford 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 Hartford * Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  CT Multispecialty Group Rheumatology  CT Multispecialty Group Rheumatology  Woodland Physician Associates Inc  Steven Isaacs MD  Woodland Physician Associates Inc  Woodland Physician Associates Inc  Woodland Physician Associates Inc  Dr Robert Rudnicki  Micha Abeles MD & Aryeh Abeles MD  Micha Abeles MD & Aryeh Abeles MD  UCHC Center for Osteoporosis  UCHC Center for Osteoporosis  UCHC Center for Osteoporosis  Rheumatology & Allergy Institute of CT  Grove Hill Medical Center Rheumatology  Yasmin Kassam MD  Farmington Valley Arthritis & Rheumatology LLC  Daniel Belin MD  Nicholas Formica MD  Hampden County Physician Associates LLC  Christopher K Manning MD  Greco & Conti-Kelly MDs  Robert Lang MD PC  Connecticut Medical Group  Arthritis Center Of Connecticut  Arthritis & Allergy Associates PC  Arthritis & Allergy Associates PC  Arthritis & Allergy Associates PC  Center For Arthritis at Waterbury Hospital  Center For Arthritis at Waterbury Hospital  Guilford Internal Medicine Group  New Haven Rheumatology PC  New Haven Rheumatology PC  New Haven Rheumatology PC  Alan M Spagnola MD  New Haven Rheumatology PC  Yale University School of Medicine Rheumatology  Rheumatology Associates of New Haven  Rheumatology Associates of New Haven  Connecticut Medical Group  Connecticut Medical Group  Yale University School of Medicine Rheumatology  Yale University School of Medicine Rheumatology  Yale University School of Medicine Rheumatology  Yale University School of Medicine Rheumatology  Yale University School of Medicine Rheumatology  Robert E Levin MD  Stephen J Moses MD LLC  Clinical Research Consulting LLC  Fairfield County Medical Group PC  Rheumatology & Internal Medicine Associates  Rheumatology & Internal Medicine Associates  Joao M A Nascimento MD  Arthritis & Internal Medicine Assoc  Richard Roseff MD  DOPS Rheumatology  DOPS Rheumatology  Danbury Orthopedic Associates  Arthritis Associates of Connecticut & New York  Kenneth J Lippman MD FACR  Fairfield County Allergy Asthma & Immunology Assoc  Norwalk Medical Group PC  Norwalk Medical Group PC  Norwalk Medical Group PC  Shoreline Medical LLP  Soundview Medical Associates  Internal Medicine Associates Darien  Stamford Arthritis Care LLC  Richard L Danehower MD  Richard L Danehower MD Hartford, ConnecticutUpcoming Local Events2012-06-17
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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 Hartford
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