10Long-Term Outlook
If you have chronic gout, pain and swelling may flare every time new gout crystals are formed in the affected joints. The most effective way to prevent this production is to control how the body deals with uric acid. Consult your doctor to make a proper plan to help keep the levels of uric acid in check and prevent flare-ups. In most cases, this can be done with the help of medications as well as several lifestyles and diet changes. If necessary, you need to visit a rheumatologist, a physician specially trained for treating gout and similar conditions. [10]
