See a doctor for diagnosis and treatment
Take prescribed gout medications exactly as directed
Use anti-inflammatory medicines during flares if prescribed
Use colchicine if prescribed
Use corticosteroids if prescribed
Start urate-lowering therapy if prescribed
Take allopurinol if prescribed
Take febuxostat if prescribed
Take probenecid if prescribed
Maintain target uric acid levels
Drink plenty of water
Avoid alcohol
Limit high-purine foods
Avoid sugary drinks and high-fructose corn syrup
Lose excess weight gradually
Exercise regularly
Rest the affected joint during flares
Apply ice to the painful joint
Elevate the affected joint
Avoid dehydration
Review medications that can raise uric acid with a doctor
Treat related conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney disease
Follow up regularly for monitoring