Patient's question:
How to reduce swelling in the legs with nephritis? Can hot water be used to soak the feet every night during treatment?Doctor's answer:
Hello, for patients with nephritis, using hot water to soak their feet is not effective for treating leg swelling. However, hot water foot soaks can improve blood circulation and have a health-promoting effect. The edema in nephritis patients is mainly due to water and sodium retention. The increased filtration function of the glomeruli cannot promptly remove excessive water and sodium, leading to edema. Diuretics can be used to enhance the excretion of urine, reduce swelling, and it is recommended to eat less salt in daily life.