Is soaking feet in hot water helpful for gout attacks?
Disease description:
Doctor, I’ve recently had a gout flare-up. I heard that soaking my feet in hot water can help relieve the symptoms. Is soaking my feet in hot water effective for an acute gout attack?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Yang Xirui
Patients with gout may soak their feet in warm water. Soaking the feet in comfortably warm water can enhance systemic blood circulation, relax muscles, alleviate fatigue, and reduce pain. Foot soaking is a form of physical therapy and is generally effective for pain relief without adverse effects on the body. Gout patients may appropriately soak their feet in warm water before bedtime, which can help alleviate disease-related symptoms.
