Felty's Syndrome Center - Naperville, IL
Naperville 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 Naperville * Francis S Lichon MD  Integrative Pain Medicine  DuPage Medical Group Rheumatology  DuPage Medical Group Rheumatology  DuPage Medical Group Rheumatology  Lee Lichtenberg MD  Maria C Sosenko MD  Silvercross Medical Center  Pain Therapy Associates Ltd  Northwest Rheumatology Specialists  Northwest Rheumatology Specialists  Northwest Rheumatology Specialists  Northwest Rheumatology Specialists  Medical Specialists Ltd & Laser Care  Illinois Arthritis Center  Loyola University Medical Center  Loyola University Medical Center  Loyola University Medical Center  Loyola University Medical Center  DJH Rheumatology Consultants  Robert G Strnad MD  Midwest Physician Centers of Orland Park  Midwest Physician Centers of Orland Park  Vinod K Soni MD  Rheumatic Disease Center  Rheumatic Disease Center  Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute  Rheumatic Disease Center  Rheumatic Disease Center  Well Group Health Partners  Bone & Joint Physicians  Gary R Fahrenbach MD  Advocate Medical Group Nesset Pavilion  North Suburban Rheumatologists  Merrionette Park Physicians Group  Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute  Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute  Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute  Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute  Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute  Midwest Orthopaedics/Illinois Bone & Joint Institute  ENH Northwestern Memorial Hospital Rheumatology  ENH Northwestern Memorial Hospital Rheumatology  Harpinder Ajmani MD  Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Glenview  Pronger Smith Medical Care  Sofia Aksentijevich MD  Rush University Medical Center Rheumatology  Rush University Medical Center Rheumatology  Rush University Medical Center Rheumatology  Rush University Medical Center Rheumatology  Rush University Medical Center Rheumatology  Rush University Medical Center Rheumatology  Rheumatology Associates SC  Rush University Medical Center Rheumatology  Rush University Medical Center Rheumatology  Rush University Medical Center Rheumatology  Rush University Medical Center Rheumatology  Robert Hozman MD  Scott Kale MD  Rush University Medical Center Rheumatology  Rush University Medical Center Rheumatology  Round Lake Medical Associates  Southland Bone & Joint Institute SC  Park Rheumatology LLC  Marisa Klein-Gitelman & Michael Miller MDs  Yousef Darwish MD  Satyendra K Humad MD  Kenneth Margules MD  Siddharth Tambar MD  Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation Arthritis & Rheumatology  Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation Arthritis & Rheumatology  Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation Arthritis & Rheumatology  Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation Arthritis & Rheumatology  Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation Arthritis & Rheumatology  Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation Arthritis & Rheumatology  Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation Arthritis & Rheumatology  Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation Arthritis & Rheumatology  Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation Arthritis & Rheumatology  South Suburban Arthritis Group  Yongsuk Lertratanakul MD  South Suburban Arthritis Group  UC Physicians Group Rheumatology  UC Physicians Group Rheumatology  UC Physicians Group Rheumatology  UC Physicians Group Rheumatology  UC Physicians Group Rheumatology  UC Physicians Group Rheumatology  NorthShore Rheumatology  UC Windemere Senior Health Center  NorthShore Rheumatology  NorthShore Rheumatology  NorthShore Rheumatology  Mercy Woodstock Medical Center  Joon Woo Kim MD  Steven Kenzer MD  Rockford Orthopedic Associates  Rockford Orthopedic Associates Naperville, IllinoisUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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 Naperville
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