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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Prognosis Of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Health Encyclopedia: Feltys Syndrome

Treatment

People with this syndrome are usually already under treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Patients may need additional medications to suppress their immune system.

Splenectomy (removal of the spleen) may improve the white cell count and the susceptibility to infections.


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Expectations (prognosis)

Progression of rheumatoid arthritis is likely. Some people benefit from splenectomy.


Complications

Recurrent infections may develop.

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