Felty's Syndrome Center - Saginaw, MI
Saginaw 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 Saginaw * Valley Rheumatology Associates  Jonathan Rene MD  Great Lakes Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Center  John A Howland MD  Visiting Physicians Association  MidMichigan Physicians Group Rheumatology  Consultants in Arthritis  Consultants in Arthritis  St Mary's of Michigan Rheumatology  Michigan Rheumatology Group  Niti Thakur MD  Med Partners PLC  John Kolstoe MD  Richard A Pittsley MD PC  Oakland Arthritis Center  Oakland Arthritis Center  Oakland Arthritis Center  Advanced Orthopedic Specialists PC  Carla Guggenheim DO  Milford Family Practice  University of Michigan Brighton Health Center  University of Michigan Brighton Health Center  Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic  Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic  Advanced Rheumatology, PC  Justus Fiechtner MD  Justus Fiechtner MD  Arthritis Institute of Michigan  Beals Institute PC  Beals Institute PC  Beals Institute PC  James B Lesser MD PLLC  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Internal Medicine  Josephine Aloot MD & Phyllis Birkel MD  Josephine Aloot MD & Phyllis Birkel MD  Oakland Arthritis Center  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  Barclay Internists  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  John E Tower DO  John E Tower DO  David K Vallance MD  Joseph J Weiss MD  Botsford Rheumatology  Botsford 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  Levan Medical Center  Manveen Saluja MD  Eugene Y Su MD  Ann Arbor Rheumatology  Ann Arbor Rheumatology  Ann Arbor Rheumatology  Faith Primary Care PC  Dale E Baker MD  Briarwood Health Associates  Samir R Yahia MD  Steven A Portney MD PC  Berj M Nercessian MD  Allegiance South  Allegiance South  Arthritis & Rheumatology Center of Hillsdale PC  Wayne Arthritis Center  Henein Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center  Paul F Goerke DO  Allan Morton DO  South Macomb Internists PC  South Macomb Internists PC  Ali M Dagher MD  Associated Physicians of Dearborn  Henry Ford Hospital Internal Medicine  Voravit Geravipoolvorn MD  John Dingle VA Medical Center  Shores Rheumatology  University Physician Group Internal Medicine  Shores Rheumatology  Shores Rheumatology  Bon Secours Cottage Internists  Eye Clinic of Michigan  Grosse Pointe Park Internal Medicine Center Saginaw, MichiganUpcoming Local Events2012-06-01
2012-06-02
2012-06-10
2012-06-23
2012-07-04
2012-07-15
2012-08-25
2012-09-22
2012-09-29
2012-10-14
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 SyndromeCT Scan (Computerized Tomography) » CT scan facts
What is a CT scan?Computerized (or computed) tomography, and often formerly referred to as computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan, is an X-ray procedure that combines many X-ray images with the aid of a computer to generate cross-sectional views and, if needed, three-dimensional images of the internal organs and structures of the body. Computerized tomography is more commonly known by its abbreviated names, CT ... Other Related Felty's Syndrome ArticlesEmergency Contact for Saginaw
Nearby Saginaw Hospitals *Saint Mary's of Michigan Covenant Medical Center Cooper Covenant Medical Center Harrison Select Specialty Hospital Aleda E Lutz VA Medical Center Healthsource Saginaw Bay Regional Medical Center East Campus Bay Regional Medical Center West Campus MidMichigan Medical Center Midland Caro Community Hospital McLaren Regional Medical Center Select Specialty Hospital Hurley Medical Center Memorial Healthcare Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Felty's Syndrome by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
2 articles-
Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints, the tissue around the joints, as well as other organs in the body. Because it can affect multiple other organs of the body, rheumatoid arthritis is referred to as a systemic illness and is sometimes called rheumatoid disease.
-
Neutropenia
- Neutropenia is a marked decrease in the number of neutrophils, neutrophils being a type of white blood cell (specifically a form of granulocyte) filled with neutrally-staning granules, tiny sacs of enzymes that help the cell to kill and digest microorganisms it has engulfed by phagocytosis.
-
Rheumatoid Arthritis
-
Medications
6 articles -
Procedures & Tests
4 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
1 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
1 articles -
Health News
0 articles -
Health Features
0 articles
