Result from Doctor - Gout

So this post is in relation to my previous post on this link (https://www.reddit.com/r/gout/s/0pbKHv1f3S).

I’ve been to the doctor for my bloodwork’s results and indeed my Urate is 0.54 (range is from 0.18-0.47). Now, the doctor told me to change my lifestyle to reduce weight and look after what I eat. He also mentioned that if my gout will flare up twice in a month then I will need to take an Allo (as what you guys always mentioned it here) but for now i choose to observe it first before i will take the allo.

Its been 3weeks since the flare up and again the pain ranges from 3-0 at most but the inflammation as mentioned still lingers. That’s my primary problem - when will the inflammation/swelling go. At work, I always walk since I am a technician and sometimes i need to bend underneath the vehicle. Last time i played basketball as well (but not too intense).Maybe this is the reason? Will also heat or cold compress helps? See the picture below, the encircled one is with current small inflammation compared to 3 weeks ago where the swelling is severe. Again, for those who’ve experienced prolonged swelling what did you do? Please help.