Felty's Syndrome Center - Lansing, MI
Lansing 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 Lansing * Carla Guggenheim DO  Beals Institute PC  Beals Institute PC  Beals Institute PC  Advanced Rheumatology, PC  Justus Fiechtner MD  Justus Fiechtner MD  John Kolstoe MD  Richard A Pittsley MD PC  Niti Thakur MD  Arthritis & Rheumatology Center of Hillsdale PC  Allegiance South  Allegiance South  Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic  Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic  University of Michigan Brighton Health Center  University of Michigan Brighton Health Center  Advanced Orthopedic Specialists PC  Associated Internal Medicine Specialists PC  Associated Internal Medicine Specialists PC  Consultants in Arthritis  Consultants in Arthritis  Arthritis Institute of Michigan  Med Partners PLC  Jonathan Rene MD  MidMichigan Physicians Group Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Infectious Disease  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Pediatric Pulmonology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Infectious Disease  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  Briarwood Health Associates  Valley Rheumatology Associates  Milford Family Practice  David K Vallance MD  Great Lakes Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Center  Michigan Rheumatology Group  Ann Arbor Rheumatology  Ann Arbor Rheumatology  Ann Arbor Rheumatology  Eugene Y Su MD  Dale E Baker MD  Visiting Physicians Association  West Michigan Rheumatology PLLC  West Michigan Rheumatology PLLC  West Michigan Rheumatology PLLC  West Michigan Rheumatology PLLC  Arthritis Specialists Western Michigan  Midwest Arthritis Center  Arthritis Specialists Western Michigan  John A Howland MD  James B Lesser MD PLLC  Midwest Arthritis Center  Midwest Arthritis Center  Arthritis Specialists Western Michigan  Oakland Arthritis Center  Oakland Arthritis Center  Oakland Arthritis Center  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Internal Medicine  Healthpark Medical Specialists  Levan Medical Center  Rheumatology PC  Rheumatology PC  Joseph J Weiss MD  Botsford Rheumatology  Botsford Rheumatology  Wayne Arthritis Center  Oakland Arthritis Center  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  Faith Primary Care PC  Paul F Goerke DO  Steven A Portney MD PC  Ali M Dagher MD  St Mary's of Michigan Rheumatology  Manveen Saluja MD  Josephine Aloot MD & Phyllis Birkel MD  Josephine Aloot MD & Phyllis Birkel MD  Berj M Nercessian MD  Associated Physicians of Dearborn  Barclay Internists  John E Tower DO  John E Tower DO  Eye Clinic of Michigan Lansing, MichiganUpcoming 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 Lansing
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