Can I soak my feet in hot water if they are swollen?

People often have some small accidents in life, such as falling or being hit, etc. These situations will cause bleeding or swelling of the skin, especially swelling of the feet, which will affect normal walking, so it is necessary to deal with it actively, otherwise it can cause severe pain and even induce some diseases. So, can you soak your feet in hot water if your feet are swollen?

First, can you soak your feet in hot water if your feet are swollen? The reason for swollen feet may be that the shoes do not fit well, causing the feet to be worn and caused swelling. Of course, it may also be because of sprains and abrasions on your feet, causing swelling of the feet, or mosquito bites may cause swelling of the feet. Therefore, we must pay attention to many factors in our daily lives. We must wear comfortable and fitting shoes to avoid wear and tear, and pay attention to our daily protection so as not to let mosquitoes bite our bodies and cause damage.

Second, if your feet are swollen, you can first use a hot towel to apply heat to them, which can quickly promote blood circulation. Then, use a cold towel to apply cold compresses 2 to 3 times to reduce swelling. Of course, you can also use safflower oil or other medicines that can quickly activate blood circulation and disperse blood stasis to apply to the swollen areas, and proper massage with your hands can also reduce swelling. People with swollen feet should be careful not to engage in activities and it is best to rest, so as to avoid aggravating the swelling.

Can you soak your feet in hot water if your feet are swollen? If you have gout and swollen feet, you can soak your feet in ginger. Soaking your feet can have a good effect on activating blood circulation and has a certain analgesic effect on gout. You can also use moxibustion to acupuncture the acupoints on the soles of your feet. This can effectively promote blood circulation in the feet, and can achieve a certain effect in removing coldness from the feet. It can effectively relieve gout, achieve a good effect of promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling, and also has a certain analgesic effect on pain.