What do you do for gout?

Gout treatment: There are medications to treat acute attacks of gout and medicines to keep it under long term control. Also, there are certain foods (red meat, shellfish, organ meats, nuts/seeds) and alcohol can cause attacks.

See a doctor: You need to see a doctor who can prescribe proper medication to relieve the symptoms and reoccurance of the gout.

Flare or chronic?: Flares can be managed with Colchicine and anti-inflammatory medicines. Reducing uric acid turnover with medications like Allopurinol is good for long-term control. A low-purine diet is also advisable. My site has more information on diets for diseases: http://whatsthedose.Com/diets.Html.