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| Credit: Foreign Policy |
President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition that impacts the veins in the legs, the White House announced. The diagnosis came after physicians noticed mild swelling in his lower legs, prompting a series of detailed vascular tests at the White House Medical Unit. According to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the 79-year-old president underwent bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler studies, which confirmed the presence of chronic venous insufficiency a benign and frequently encountered issue among older adults.
The examinations ruled out more serious health threats such as deep vein thrombosis, arterial disease, or heart failure, and confirmed that the President’s heart and other organ systems remain normal and healthy. Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when blood flow in the leg veins is impaired, usually due to weakened or damaged vein valves, leading to symptoms like leg swelling and discomfort that are markedly more common in individuals over 70.
The White House clarified that while President Trump has exhibited some swelling, the diagnosis does not affect his ability to fulfill his duties, nor does it require any restrictions on travel or official engagements at this time.
Addressing recent viral speculation about bruises visible on Trump’s hands, Leavitt explained that these are attributed to frequent handshaking combined with Trump's daily use of low-dose aspirin, a common preventive medicine for older adults.
Trump’s most recent physical in April similarly revealed no major health concerns, with all signs pointing to robust cognitive and physical fitness. The administration stressed that chronic venous insufficiency is both manageable and not a cause for alarm, assuring the public that President Trump remains in excellent health and fully capable of carrying out his responsibilities.