Gout is not just painful joints – it’s a chronic health condition with potentially serious consequences if left untreated. While living with gout can be a challenge, effective gout management can positively impact one’s quality of life. If you are suffering from foot, ankle, or heel pain, the experts at Maryland Gout Institute including Dr. Spier, are available to treat your gout and other foot problems.
With the support of the Maryland Gout Institute, patients can prevent long-term joint damage and experience lasting gout relief. For advanced treatment of gout in Owings Mills, Maryland, please call 410-709-0885 or fill out this online form to schedule an appointment to see Dr. Mark E. Spier.
Our practice operates Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, at 11710 Reisterstown Rd, Suite 208, Reisterstown, MD 21136.
How Can the Maryland Gout Institute Tend to Your Foot Needs?
Is your gout restricting your ability to perform your daily activities? For over 40 years, Dr. Mark Spier has been a board-certified specialist in alleviating the pain of gout for many patients, further enhancing patient care. The professionals at the Maryland Gout Institute treat gout symptoms and provide treatment to many residents in Maryland, including those in Owings Mills. A list of our foot care services includes:
- Ankle sprains
- Bunions
- Flat feet
- Hammertoes
- Diabetes foot care
- Heel spurs
- Corns
- Athlete’s foot
- Ankle pain
- Flat feet
- Fungus toenails
- Sports medicine
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel pain
- Ingrown toenails
- And much more!
Locations We Treat Gout
We provide advanced treatment for gout to patients across Maryland:
- Brooklyn, MD
- Arnold, MD
- Catonsville, MD
- Linthicum Heights, MD
- Dundalk, MD
- Towson, MD
How Gout Affects Our Patients
Gout happens when there is a buildup of uric acid in the joints. Excessive uric acid may happen for several reasons. It can be because the body makes too much uric acid or the kidneys can’t eliminate enough uric acid. Gout also develops when you consume foods high in purines – such as certain meats, alcohol, sugary beverages, seafood, and dried beans- and purines are converted into uric acid in the body.
For more information about advanced treatment of gout in Owings Mills, MD, reach out to the Maryland Gout Institute today!
Symptoms of Gout
Gout may cause sudden attacks of symptoms, leading to deformity. Common symptoms include:
- Development of hard lumps of uric acid crystal deposits under the skin
- Severe, unexpected pain in one or more joints
- Red or purple and tight skin
- Swollen joint/s
- Warmth in the affected area
- Chills
- Fever
- General feelings of illness
Some symptoms of gout can be similar to those of other health conditions, so it is essential to see Dr. Spier at the Maryland Gout Institute for a proper diagnosis.
Who Is at Risk for Gout?
Patients in Owings Mills are at higher risk for gout:
- Are a male
- A postmenopausal woman
- Have kidney disease, diabetes, high cholesterol
- Have a family history with gout
Learn More About Maryland Gout Institute
Dr. Mark E. Spier obtained his undergraduate education at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he majored in Microbiology. He then received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. After graduating from medical school in 1983, he completed his surgical residency at Lutheran Hospital of Maryland.
Dr. Spier is board-certified in forefoot and reconstructive surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and is the first certified PinPointe Footlaser provider in Baltimore, MD. He has specialized in the advanced treatment of gout since 1984.
Request Your Advanced Gout Treatment Today
You can diminish the risk of future flare-ups of gout and reduce their severity by making lifestyle changes and taking medication as prescribed. With early diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle changes, patients can control gout. Proper treatment and lifestyle changes might also help people avoid gout flares, diminish their symptoms, and sometimes even become gout-free.
Even better, the Maryland Gout Institute accepts most insurance policies and welcomes new patients. To schedule an appointment and receive advanced treatment of gout in Owings Mills, MD, call us at 410-847-7287.
Contact Dr. Mark E. Spier for Advanced Treatment of Gout in Owings Mills, MD
Since 1984, Dr. Mark E. Spier, has been providing various treatment options with a specialization in the treatment of gout. Our practice in Reisterstown, MD, also offers PinPointe laser treatment for heel pain. We pride ourselves on listening to our patients thoroughly and understanding the extent of their foot and ankle concerns. The Maryland Gout Institute accepts most insurance plans and welcomes new patients! To schedule an appointment, call our office today (410) 847-7287! Follow our blog, Facebook, and X.