Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query this is probably what is known as gout. yes the increased uric acid is known to cause severe pain, redness and swelling of the affected joint. the alternatives you have are as follows 1. avoid high protein diet, especially non veg diet 2. take plenty of fluids. 3. try to loose weight. 4 try some pharmacological measures like zyloric and acutely some pain killers. colchicine may have some role in the acute phase 5. avoid tomatoes and take some lemon juice I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)