Felty's Syndrome Center - Lakeland, FL
Lakeland 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 Lakeland * Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Watson Clinic LLP  Clark & Daughtrey Medical Group PA  Bond Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Florida Medical Clinic PA  Tampa Medical Group PA  Tampa Medical Group PA  Tampa Medical Group PA  Tampa Medical Group PA  Tampa Medical Group PA  Bay Area Athritis and Osteoprosis  USF Physicians Group  Bernard F Germain MD  USF Physicians Group  USF Physicians Group  USF Physicians Group  Peter Davis Health Center  Edgard Janer MD  S A Zarabadi DO  Carolyn S Connelly MD PA  Osteoporosis & Rheumatology Center of Tampa Bay  Osteoporosis & Rheumatology Center of Tampa Bay  Charles L Clay DO  Elizabeth H Zable MD  Central Florida Arthritis  Shanthy Purushotham MD  Rheumatology Associates of Central Florida PA  Rheumatology Associates of Central Florida PA  Rheumatology Associates of Central Florida PA  Orlando Arthritis Institute  Allergy Immunology & Rheumatology  Gopal Basisht MD & Saroj Basisht MD  Mitchell Lowenstein MD  Mitchell Lowenstein MD  Arthritis Clinic  Florida Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center  Florida Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center  Sarasota Arthritis Center  Gary Montsdeoca MD  Antony G Sankoorikal MD  Fred H Hyer MD  Gary D Sladek MD  Arthritis Associates  Leslie A Goodman MD  Arthritis Associates PA  Lake Rheumatology  St Petersburg Arthritis Center  Robert W Levin MD  Howard S Buchoff MD  Jeffrey J Elston MD  Joseph S Schwartz MD  Arthritis Rheumatism Associates  Arthritis Rheumatism Associates  Diagnostic Clinic Largo  Michelle Spuza Milord & G S DeSilva MDs FACR  Michelle Spuza Milord & G S DeSilva MDs FACR  Penninsula Arthritis Associates  Suncoast Internal Medicine Consultants  Suncoast Internal Medicine Consultants  Intercoastal Medical Group Rheumatology  Intercoastal Medical Group Rheumatology  Florida Arthritis Center  Sarasota Arthritis Center  Sarasota Arthritis Center  Sarasota Arthritis Center  Sarasota Arthritis Center  Sarasota Arthritis Center  Sarasota Arthritis Center  Victoria L Torralba MD  David I Greenfield MD  Kala Seshadri MD & Sash S Seshadri MD  Stephen A Bookbinder MD  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Care Center PA  Thomas E Lafferty MD  Disa G Sacks MD & Robert E Barden MD  Space Coast Rheumatology & Arthritis PA  Bruce M Milburn MD  Space Coast Rheumatology & Arthritis PA  MIMA Rheumatology  OMNI Healthcare Rheumatology  MIMA Rheumatology  Osler Medical Inc  Coronado Rheumatology Care  Internal Medicine Associates  Internal Medicine Associates Cape Coral  K Ranjit Fernando MD Lakeland, 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 Lakeland
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