Doctors diagnose Trump with chronic vein problem after noticing swelling in his legs
President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a chronic vein condition after he noticed swelling in his legs and was seen with bruises on his hands.
The 79-year-old leader has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced on Thursday.
Trump was tested after he ‘noted mild swelling in his lower legs’ in recent weeks, said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Reading from a note from Trump’s physician, Capt Sean Barbabella, Leavitt said there was ‘no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease’.
Trump’s lab test results had ‘no signs of heart failure, renal impairment, or systemic illness’, she said, adding that he remains in overall excellent health.
Leavitt also noted photos of Trump with bruises or discoloration on his hands.
‘This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen,’ she said.
The White House is expected to release the physician’s letter.
Chronic venous insufficiency happens ‘when your leg veins don’t allow blood to flow back up to your heart’, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
The disease is generally very common and affects one in 20 adults, the Cleveland Clinic finds.
‘CVI usually isn’t life-threatening and doesn’t result in amputation,’ states the clinic.
‘But it’s a progressive disease that can cause discomfort, pain and reduced quality of life.’
Trump is experiencing ‘no discomfort’, Leavitt said.
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