Gout is not only pain in your joint(s) – it’s a chronic medical condition with possibly severe consequences if it’s not treated. While living with gout pain can be challenging, proper management positively impacts quality of life. With the help of the Maryland Gout Institute, patients can avoid long-term joint damage and enjoy ongoing gout relief. For gout management in Owings Mills, Maryland, call 410-709-0885 or fill out this online form to schedule an appointment to see Dr. Mark E. Spier.
We are open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, at 11710 Reisterstown Rd, Suite 208, Reisterstown, Maryland 21136.
Why Visit the Maryland Gout Institute?
About Dr. Mark E. Spier
Do you need gout treatments? Since 1984, Dr. Mark Spier has been a board-certified specialist in relieving gout pain for many patients, helping them return to their daily routines. His accomplishments include:
- Obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, majoring in Microbiology
- Earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) in 1983 at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
- Achieved his surgical residency at the Lutheran Hospital of Maryland
- Became Baltimore’s first certified PinPointe Footlaser provider
- He has hospital affiliations with Northwest Hospital Center
Our Foot and Ankle Treatment Services
We are available to treat your foot and ankle ailments in Owings Mills, MD, and surrounding areas including:
- 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!
Communities in Maryland We Serve
We proudly serve communities of Owings Mills and all surrounding areas with our gout management services:
- Towson, MD
- Pikesville, MD
- Reisterstown, MD
- Baltimore County, MD – Doctors specializing in gout management
How Does Gout Pain Affect Our Patients in Owings Mills?
Gout is arthritis that triggers sudden, severe pain attacks, tenderness, and joint redness. It usually affects the joint(s) at the foundation of the big toe, but it can also impact other joints. A gout attack may happen randomly, such as in the middle of the night while you are sleeping.
What Gout Looks Like in Our Patients
Our patients in Owings Mills, MD, with gout pain might experience the following symptoms:
- Sharp joint pain, typically around the large joint of your big toe, lasting from days to weeks.
- Impacted joints that may become tender, warm, swollen, and red.
- Patients with gout pain may have limited range of motion in their joints.
- Urate crystals can grow lumps under the skin known as tophi
Who is At Risk for Gout Pain?
Who can get gout?
- Family history of having gout
- Diuretic medications can increase body uric acid levels
- Gout is common in men until age 60
- Eating red meat and shellfish boosts your risk of producing gout pain
- Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages
- People who are overweight
Tips for Preventing Gout Pain
Patients in Owings Mills should consider doing the following preventative measures to manage their gout pain at home:
- Drink lots of fluids and limit sugary and alcoholic beverages.
- Make life changes to lose weight progressively and maintain it if you are overweight.
- Eat low-fat dairy products like Greek yogurt or milk to soothe gout pain.
Get Your Gout Treatment in Owings Mills, MD
Before visiting the Maryland Gout Institute to receive a gout treatment, please consider writing the following tasks:
- Any gout symptoms – their start and frequency
- Medical history or existing
- Any questions you may have
Writing this information helps us examine your specific situation so that we can provide the best treatment for your gout pain. For gout management in Owings Mills, Maryland, call the Maryland Gout Institute at 410-709-0885 or complete and submit our online form to schedule a same-day appointment.
Contact the Maryland Gout Institute for Gout Pain in Owings Mills, Maryland
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 at (410) 847-7287! Follow our blog, Facebook, and X.