If the swelling of the thumb is accompanied by obvious pain and localized redness and heat pain, it is considered that it may be gout, and it is recommended to go to a regular general hospital, and the relevant laboratory tests need to be perfected to assess the condition. If the blood uric acid is obviously high, accompanied by localized redness, swelling and hot pain, it is considered that the diagnosis of gout is confirmed. It is recommended that under the guidance of a physician, antipyretic and analgesic drugs, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), colchicine or glucocorticoids can be used to control the condition during the acute exacerbation period. Generally, after the acute attack period, conventional uric acid lowering treatment can be carried out, and it is recommended that the regular application of drugs to inhibit uric acid secretion as well as to promote uric acid excretion under the guidance of a physician. Commonly used drugs to inhibit uric acid synthesis, mainly allopurinol and febuxostat, and promote uric acid excretion of drugs are mainly liguixian and benzbromarone. Usually should pay attention to drink more water, diligent urination, keep the daily urine volume in 2000 ml or more, in order to promote uric acid excretion. Usually should pay attention to strict low purine diet, avoid beer, seafood and animal offal, etc. It is recommended not to believe in some of the recipes and secret prescriptions, and do not believe in false advertising, so as not to be deceived.