Swelling of hands and feet after stroke can generally be eliminated by elevating the affected limbs, grasping exercises and physical therapy. Swelling of hands and feet after stroke is mainly due to the impaired contraction of local muscles, which reduces the squeezing effect on the venous blood vessels and triggers the obstruction of venous return, thus leading to swelling of the limbs, and the following methods can help to reduce the swelling. 1. Elevate the affected limb: you can elevate the swollen limb above the position of the heart to promote venous return and improve the symptoms of swelling. 2. Grasping exercise: regular finger grasping training can promote the muscle contraction of the hand to enhance local blood circulation, improve venous return and reduce swelling and pain. 3. Physical therapy: pneumatic pressure therapy can be used to evenly squeeze the distal limb to the proximal limb to promote the flow of blood and lymphatic fluid in the limb tissues, thus alleviating the symptoms of swelling. When swelling of the hands and feet occurs as a result of a stroke, it is recommended to consult the rehabilitation department of a hospital in time to seek professional treatment.