Whether or not you can soak your feet in hot water depends on the cause of the swollen feet and cannot be generalized. Swollen feet if acute sprains, chronic strain and other causes, you can use hot water to soak your feet, hot water can play a role in accelerating the role of local blood circulation, which can help to improve the swelling of the feet. Swollen feet if it is gouty arthritis, varicose veins, hypoproteinemia caused, it is not recommended to use hot water foot soak, hot water foot soak may dilate the local blood flow in the affected joints of the feet, which may lead to aggravation of the swelling. Foot soaking is a physical relief method, and it may not be able to completely cure swollen feet. It is recommended that patients with swollen feet go to the hospital as soon as possible, and the doctor will combine the causes of swollen feet and choose the appropriate treatment. During the treatment, you need to actively cooperate with the doctor, and also pay attention to the combination of work and rest, not to overwork.