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