The goal of this open-label randomized controlled trial is to explore the benefit of limb elevation in inpatient gout flare episodes, compared with standard treatment The main questions are; * Is limb elevation able to reduce pain during gout flare episodes to a greater degree compared with standard treatment ? * Is Is limb elevation able to reduce joint swelling during gout flare episodes to a greater degree compared with standard treatment ? Participants will be divided into 2 group; 1. Limb elevation group 2. control group All participants will receive standard medical therapy consisting of colchicine 0.6 mg per day plus prednisolone 30 mg per day for 2 days Pain score and joint circumference will be recored at recruitment, 24 hour and 48 hour
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Reduction of pain score
Timeframe: 48 hours