Can gout be cured?

Gout is a disease caused by hyperuricemia, primarily manifesting as joint inflammation, especially severe pain in the joint of the big toe. Although gout cannot be completely cured, most patients can achieve clinical remission and maintain normal life and work through comprehensive treatment and management.

During an acute attack, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), colchicine, or corticosteroids are usually used to relieve pain and inflammation. After the acute attack is controlled, long-term use of uric acid-lowering medications such as allopurinol or febuxostat is necessary to maintain serum uric acid levels within the normal range, preventing the formation of tophi and joint damage. It is important to avoid high-purine foods in the diet, such as meats (especially organ meats), seafood, and alcohol, to reduce uric acid production. Additionally, increasing water intake helps promote uric acid excretion. Sufficient sleep should be maintained, excessive fatigue and stress avoided, and regular monitoring of serum uric acid levels should be conducted, with treatment plans adjusted according to medical guidance.