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Dr. James J. Nocton, MD is a pediatric rheumatologist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in pediatric rheumatology. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1987 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. James J. Nocton, MD is affiliated with Children’s Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee and CHILDRENS SPECIALTY GROUP INC.
Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.
A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.
Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.
It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:
Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.
Dr. James J. Nocton, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital. He is certified by the Pediatrics - General Pediatric Rheumatology and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1987)
Residency: UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital (1990)
Board Certification: Pediatrics - General Pediatric Rheumatology
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James J. Nocton, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,250
XELJANZ $1,250 |
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Dr. James J. Nocton, MD has received 13 research payments totaling $48,030.
Dr. James Nocton's specialty is pediatric rheumatology. His education and training includes medical school at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and residency at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital. Dr. Nocton's areas of expertise consist of vasculitis, arthritis, and scleroderma. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Milwaukee Magazine Top Doctors; Alpha Omega Alpha honorary society MCW Society of Teaching Scholars; and Best Doctors in America. He is professionally affiliated with Children’s Wisconsin and Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Nocton has an open panel in Milwaukee, WI according to Doctor.com.
