Does gout have a permanent cure?

No cure as of yet but you can maintain healthy uric acid levels to avoid any gout attacks by taking allopurinol, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. Other medications to treat gout long-term include febuxostat, probenecid, lesinurad. read more

Flare-ups in other parts of your body. About half of people with gout have their first attack in the joint at the base of the big toe. When gout gets worse, it can affect other joints, including the ankle and knee. Bumps form under the skin. Uric acid crystals may start to collect in soft tissue, forming lumps called tophi. read more

Hyperuricemia is a high level of uric acid. Hyperuricemia is not gout, but it increases your risk for gout. You may have no symptoms at this stage, and it usually does not need treatment. Acute gouty arthritis starts with a sudden attack of pain and swelling, usually in 1 joint. read more