Treatment involves the management of acute
episodes and prevention of reoccurring
episodes. In an acute episode, the aim is to
reduce the severity and duration of symptoms
with minimal adverse effects from medication.
Ongoing medication may be required to
reduce the level of urate crystals in the blood to
prevent the condition developing into chronic
tophacious gout. The most important factor
before commencing treatment for gout is to rule
out the possibility of septic arthritis.