Felty's Syndrome Center - Perth Amboy, NJ
Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy * Medical & Arthritis Doctors Inc  Arthritis Internal Medicine  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  The Arthritis Allergy & Immunology Ctr  The Arthritis Allergy & Immunology Ctr  David Kang MD  Arthritis & Rheumatism Institute LLC  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Center for arthritis And Rheumatism  Arthritis Internal Medicine Associates Middlesex PC  Allegra Arthritis Associates PC  Allegra Arthritis Associates PC  Malcolm H Hermele MD  Tariq Mahmood MD  David A Worth MD & Diane Scarpello DO  David A Worth MD & Diane Scarpello DO  Comprehensive Care Group  Richard R Brodman MD  Drs Hanauer & Mesnard  Drs Hanauer & Mesnard  James S Paolino MD FACR  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Associates  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Associates  Arthritis & Osteoporosis Associates  Andrew B Weinberger MD  Drs Mongia & Kamath  Summit Medical Group Internal Medicine  Summit Medical Group Internal Medicine  Atlantic Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Associates PA  University Hospital Ambulatory Care Center  Gregory S Rihacek MD  Summit Medical Group  Princeton Rheumatology Associates  R Michael Roberts MD  Internal Medicine Faculty Practice at St Barnabas Hospital  Robert L Gabel MD  Kenneth B Wasser MD  Princeton Medical Group PA  Rheumatic & Autoimmune Diseases Center  Rheumatic & Autoimmune Diseases Center  Rheumatic & Autoimmune Diseases Center  Rheumatic & Autoimmune Diseases Center  North Jersey Rheumatology Associates  Arthritis Center of New Jersey  Arthritis Center of New Jersey  Robert A Fogari MD  Nicholas A Cannarozzi MD  Restivo & Maiello MDs  Restivo & Maiello MDs  Jonathan M Simon MD  John E McWhorter MD  Drs Gaito & Lutz  Rany Al Haj MD  Barry J Efros MD  David Widman MD  Michael P Lewko MD LLC  Michael P Lewko MD LLC  Arthur E Brawer MD  New Life Rheumatology Center  New Life Rheumatology Center  Meridian Medical Associates  Hightstown Medical Associates  Louise Albornoz MD  Atlantic Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Associates PA  Atlantic Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Associates PA  Shore Rheumatology  Shore Rheumatology  Med Solutions LLC  Ciro J Carafa MD  Ileana Antoniadis MD  Murray S Hamada MD  Arthritis Institute  Rochelle Park Medical Center  Anil Kapoor MD  Shore Health Group  Hackensack Rheumatology LLC  Physicians Health Alliance  Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Assoc  Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Assoc  Rheumatology Associates of North Jersey  Rheumatology Associates of North Jersey  Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis Assoc  Alexander S Carney MD  North Jersey Center for Arthritis & Osteoporosis  North Jersey Center for Arthritis & Osteoporosis  Richard I Andron MD  Drs Cholhan & Salem  Drs Cholhan & Salem  Edward A Ewald MD  C Michael Knee MD  Atlantic Coast Rheumatology  Prospect Medical Offices LLC  Prospect Medical Offices LLC  Prospect Medical Offices LLC  Medical Associates of Lawrenceville Perth Amboy, New JerseyUpcoming 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 Perth Amboy
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