Donald Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency following leg swelling

On Thursday, Donald Trump underwent an examination for swelling in his leg. Later, it was announced that the president had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. Now, an expert has provided more details about what the condition actually entails. Although it’s not life-threatening, it could seriously affect his everyday life.

Donald Trump’s noticeably swollen ankles have been a subject of public discussion, especially after recent public appearances and photographs fueled further health speculation.

On Thursday, Donald Trump underwent a “comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies,” with the White House Medical Unit. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt read a note from the president’s physician, Sean Barbabella.

“I know that many in the media have been speculating about bruising on the president’s hand and also swelling in the president’s legs,” she said Thursday. “So, in the effort of transparency, the president wanted me to share a note from his physician with all of you today.”

In the memorandum, Barbabella stated that Donald Trump had “noted mild swelling in his lower legs.”

“The president underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies. Bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70,” the statement read.

Donald Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency

Dr. Sean Barbabella further noted there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease, which would be more serious conditions. The president’s lab testing was all “within normal limits.”

He also underwent an echocardiogram and there were “no signs of heart failure, renal impairment, or systemic illness were identified,” Barbabella wrote.

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