Serving patients from two locations, Midtown East and Midtown West Manhattan Podiatry Associates are leading providers of care and treatment for gout. Patients can receive advanced medical care for the discomfort and tenderness associated with gout.
Gout is a type of arthritis which develops because of high levels of uric acid in the blood. This acid can build up and form crystals which irritated the joints. The condition can cause severe episodes of tenderness, swelling, pain, redness, and warmth. When the uric acid levels in the blood continue to be high, the person can develop chronic gout. The attacks can become more frequent and may not go away with the usual treatment. Gout is more common among men. High cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes can increase your risk of developing the condition.
Gout is more likely to develop if:
When a person is suffering from an acute gout attack, doctors will try to get the swelling and pain under control. To help relieve symptoms patients should:
Corticosteroids are also used to treat the inflammation and can be taken orally or injected into the affected joint. Medications which lower uric acid levels are also available. The doctor will prescribe these medications after the attack has finished. If you are dealing with gout, contact the office to go over treatment plans with the doctor.
In an effort to minimize out-of-pocket expense, we accept and participate in most managed care and insurance plans. If you have a question about your insurance, or if your plan is not listed below, please call our expert staff. We have a trained full-time insurance coordinator to assist every patient with insurance forms and questions.
"...the office and exam rooms are clean, the front desk people are always courteous and welcoming and the nurses are super efficient and friendly."
"I'm happy to say that I think my foot problems are behind me and I have Dr. Shapiro and his wonderful staff to thank for that."
"Every appointment the staff was on time and there was no need to wait, which is wonderful when you need to leave work to make a mid-day appt."
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"He was incredibly friendly and communicative -- answered all my questions and luckily was able to quickly diagnose my ailment. "
"The doctor took his time and was very good at explaining what was causing the pain in my foot. I would definitely recommend Dr. Landsman to my family and friends!"
