Felty's Syndrome Center - Parma, OH
Parma 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 Parma * William E Crowe MD  Giuseppe Antonelli MD  Ridgepark Medical Assoc.  Cleveland Clinic Independence Family Health  MetroHealth Medical Center Rheumatology  MetroHealth Medical Center Rheumatology  MetroHealth Medical Center Rheumatology  MetroHealth Medical Center Rheumatology  MetroHealth Medical Center Rheumatology  MetroHealth Medical Center Rheumatology  MetroHealth Medical Center Rheumatology  Premier Physicians Centers  Bruce D Long MD  Carlos Julio Aponte MD  Cristiana M Boieru MD  Carlos Julio Aponte MD  Nazih M Zein MD FACR LLC  Robert Rzewnicki MD  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Rheumatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Rheumatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Rheumatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Rheumatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Rheumatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Internal Medicine  Cleveland Clinic  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Rheumatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Rheumatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Center for Spine Health  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Rheumatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Rheumatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Rheumatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Center for Spine Health  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Rheumatology  Cleveland Clinic  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Rheumatology  University Primary Care Practice  University Primary & Specialty Care Practices  University Hospitals of Cleveland Pathology  Rainbow Babies & Childrens Hospital Rheumatology  Huron Hospital CCHS Dept Medicine  Carlos E Zevallos MD  Cleveland Physicians University Hospitals Medical Practices  USHC Physicians  Arthritis Translational Research Program  Crystal Arthritis Center Inc  Crystal Arthritis Center Inc  Crystal Arthritis Center Inc  Crystal Arthritis Center Inc  Crystal Arthritis Center Inc  Crystal Arthritis Center Inc  Chagrin Highlands Medical Center Division of Rheumatology  Chagrin Highlands Medical Center Division of Rheumatology  Chagrin Highlands Medical Center Division of Rheumatology  Chagrin Highlands Medical Center Division of Rheumatology  Cleveland Clinic Solon Family Health Center  Cleveland Clinic Solon Family Health Center  Lisa Iannuzzi MD  Mohammad Ali Moayeri MD  MRS & Associates  MRS & Associates  Markowitz Rosenberg Stein & Associates  John V Taylor MD  Gerald F Bowling MD  Northern Ohio Arthritis Center Inc  David R Mandel MD Inc  May Azem & Nikita Hegde MDs  May Azem & Nikita Hegde MDs  OM Healthcare  Arthritis Associates Inc  Arthritis Associates Inc  Arthritis Associates Inc  Cleveland Clinic Loraine Kolczun Orthopaedic  Mentor Internal Medicine  Arminda L Lumapas MD  Arthritis Clinic Of Stark County  Arthritis Clinic Of Stark County  Arthritis Clinic Of Stark County  Arthritis Clinic Of Stark County  Sandusky Orthopedics & Rheumatology  Sandusky Orthopedics & Rheumatology  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates Parma, OhioUpcoming Local Events2012-05-27
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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 Parma
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