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Felty's Syndrome

Felty syndrome is a rare disorder that involves rheumatoid arthritis, a swollen spleen, decreased white blood cell count, and repeated infections.

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Symptoms

General feeling of discomfort (malaise; Fatigue; Loss of appetite; Unintentional weight loss; Pale-looking skin; Join...

Causes

The cause of Felty syndrome is unknown. It is more common in people who have had rheumatoid arthritis for a long time...

Tests

A physical examination will show: Swollen spleen; Joints that show signs of rheumatoid arthritis; Possibly swollen li...

Treatments

Persons with this syndrome are usually already receiving treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. They may need other medi...

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Risk Factors

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Complications

You may have infections that keep returning.

Prevention

There is no known prevention.

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Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop symptoms of this disorder.

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