Felty's Syndrome Center - Levittown, PA
Levittown 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 Levittown * Angela F Jannelli MD  Barry L Getzoff DO  Barry L Getzoff DO  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Associates PC  Ved P Gupta MD  Ved P Gupta MD  Stanley Nosheny MD  AEMC Res &Technical Development  Arthritis Group  Arthritis Group  Penn Care Internal Medicine at Mayfair  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Rheumatic Disease Associates  Tri-County Rheumatology  Rheumatic Disease Associates  AEMC Res &Technical Development  Einstein Internal Medicine Associates  Temple University Hospital Rheumatology  Temple University Hospital Rheumatology  Temple University Hospital Rheumatology  Temple University Hospital Rheumatology  Jefferson University Physicians Rheumatology  Jefferson University Physicians Rheumatology  John R Patterson MD  Jefferson University Physicians Rheumatology  Drexel University Hospital Rheumatology  Arthritis & Rheumatology  Drexel Multispecialty Clinic Rheumatology  Drexel Multispecialty Clinic Rheumatology  Drexel Multispecialty Clinic Rheumatology  Drexel University Hospital Rheumatology  Penna Rheumatology Assoc  Penna Rheumatology Assoc  Penna Rheumatology Assoc  Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Consultants  Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Consultants  Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Consultants  Joseph M Hogan MD  Gastroenterology & Rheumatology Associates  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine Rheumatology  Division of Rheumatology Presbyterian Med Ctr  Penna Rheumatology Assoc iates  Veterans Affairs Medical Center  The Arthritis Center  Jefferson Osteoporosis & Arthritis Center  Jefferson Osteoporosis & Arthritis Center  Jefferson Osteoporosis & Arthritis Center  Jefferson Osteoporosis & Arthritis Center  Rheumatology Associates Ltd  Rheumatology Associates Ltd  Rheumatology Associates Ltd  Rheumatology Associates Ltd  Gary V Gordon MD  Gary V Gordon MD  Gary V Gordon MD  M Anthony Albornoz MD  Frank C Passero MD  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists  Whalen Rheumatology Group  Martin Bergman MD  Timothy R Howard DO  Drs Constantine & Wolfe  Ritu Khurana MD  PMA Medical Specialists LLC  PMA Medical Specialists LLC  Delaware County Rheumatology  Delaware County Rheumatology  Jolanta Zelaznicka MD  Mark A Durback MD  Ronald E Krauser MD PC  Ronald E Krauser MD PC  East Penn Rheumatology Associates  East Penn Rheumatology Associates  East Penn Rheumatology Associates  Ellen Meryl Field MD  Pottstown Medical Specialists  Michael D Perilstein MD  Chester County Rheumatology  Chester County Rheumatology Levittown, PennsylvaniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-29
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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 Levittown
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