Felty Syndrome
Felty syndrome is an uncommon condition that combines long-standing rheumatoid arthritis, an enlarged spleen, and a decrease in a certain type of white blood cell.
Common symptoms: Joint pain and swelling, infections that tend to recur, and a feeling of fatigue.
Why it happens: It is linked to an inflammatory joint disease that also affects the blood and the spleen.
Which specialists treat it? The hematologist evaluates the blood abnormalities, and the internist coordinates the patient's overall care. If arthritis is accompanied by frequent infections or changes in lab results, a joint evaluation is advisable.
Specialties that treat felty syndrome
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in felty syndrome
Dr. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Abraham Salvador Majluf Cruz
Dr. María Elena Hernández Bribiesca
Dr. Lucero Salgado Ambrosio
Dr. Diego Armando Luna Lerma
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Lauro Quintanilla González
Dr. Juan Carlos Anda Garay
Dr. Daniela Pérez Sámano
Dr. Gabriel Augusto Fuentes Esparza
Dr. Gerardo López Hernández
Dr. José A. Pruneda Padilla
Dr. Francisco Marcial González
Frequently asked questions
What is felty syndrome?
Felty syndrome is an uncommon condition that combines long-standing rheumatoid arthritis, an enlarged spleen, and a decrease in a certain type of white blood cell.
Which doctor treats felty syndrome?
Felty Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in hematologist, internist.