Too much formation of uric acid can cause a gout flare-up, resulting in pain, swelling, and redness of the joint.

Medications that can help treat symptoms of pain and swelling include over-the-counter or prescription varieties. Colchicine ...

a strong argument arises to recommend the prescription of a course of colchicine to all [flaring] patients with gout, independently of their preference for urate-lowering therapy in general or ...