For the sufferer, there are many numerous choices for treatment of gout. Typical drug-therapy options include:

1. NSAIDs.
2. Cortisone.
3. Colchicine.
4. Febuxostat.
5. Allopurinol.

However, as gout is caused by uric-acid crystal formation around bodily joints, and uric acid is formed by purine metabolism, dietary therapy may be an alternative to or complement convention drugs for gout. Foods high in purines include:

1. Sea foods such as shellfish, sardines, etc.
2. Red meats like heart and liver
3. Alcohol such as beers.lagers.

In fact, for severe sufferers, the best treatment for gout is perhaps a combination drug therapy and dietary modification. This will reduce purines and while tackling pain, swelling and inflammation.