Felty Syndrome treatment in Monclova

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.