Most people with acute gout return to normal within a few days or 2 weeks. Acute gout is characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and elevated skin temperature, especially in the first metatarsophalangeal joint, knee, and ankle. Most of the acute gout will return to normal in a few days or about 2 weeks. During the attack period, patients should avoid strenuous exercise, drink plenty of water, limit the intake of purines, and take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as colchicine and indomethacin, as prescribed by the doctor, in order to help alleviate the symptoms. If the patient does not pay attention to low purine diet, not regular medication, often stay up late, etc., it may lead to prolonged duration of the attack. It is recommended that patients with acute gout go to the rheumatology and immunology departments of regular hospitals for detailed consultation and standardized diagnosis and treatment in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.