If the swollen surface of the foot is caused by trauma, the affected limb should be elevated as much as possible and treated with continuous cold compresses, together with foot activities, etc., while if it is caused by gouty arthritis, the affected limb should be braked and treated with oral medication at the same time, as follows: 1. Patients also need to cooperate with toe and ankle joint activities to accelerate the swelling to subside. Generally after the above treatment, the swelling can be significantly reduced in 3-5 days. 2, gouty arthritis: If the foot surface swelling caused by gouty arthritis, it is necessary to brake the affected limb, avoid weight bearing, while oral colchicine, gout and other anti-gout drugs to promote the absorption of inflammatory reactions, with the absorption of inflammation, the swelling will also subside. After the above methods of treatment, the symptoms of swelling on the surface of the foot will quickly subside. Attention should also be paid to avoid injury to the top of the foot and to control the level of serum uric acid to avoid recurrence of symptoms.