treatment for gout depends on the phase. if it is an acute attack and there is severe pain in big toe that limits your activities, then the NSAIDs are the first choice, ibuprofen or indomethacin can be used, along with colchicine and intra articular steroids to help with the inflammation. this treatment leads to rapid recovery. but for long term you would have to adopt life style modification, which includes complete abstinence from red meat, pulses, alcohol in moderation, and avoid very strenuous work outs, stay hydrated. it s a life long condition but with diet restrictions it can be kept under control.