The reasons why gout swelling and redness do not go away include unimproved diet, lack of active treatment, unhealthy living habits, etc. 1. Diet is not improved: gout patients should eat less purine high food, such as seafood, animal offal, etc., too much will lead to too much uric acid production, aggravate the symptoms of redness and swelling. It is recommended that patients eat a low purine diet and drink more water. 2. No active treatment: gout patients who do not actively take treatment measures, will lead to the body uric acid continues to be too high, so that the phenomenon of redness and swelling does not go away. Patients should consult a doctor in time, under the guidance of the doctor for standardized treatment. 3. Unhealthy living habits: If gout patients do not correct their bad habits in time, it will also lead to the redness and swelling of the patient’s symptoms do not go away. It is recommended that patients ensure a regular work and rest, avoid exertion, and do not drink alcohol. It is recommended that gout patients go to the hospital in time when the redness and swelling do not go away, under the guidance of the doctor to identify the causes and standardized treatment.