Latest news with #venous insufficiency
ABC News
4 days ago
- Health
- ABC News
Donald Trump diagnosed with vein condition that causes leg swelling
US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a "common" vein condition over swelling in his lower legs, the White House says. Reading a letter from Mr Trump's physician, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said an ultrasound on the president's legs "revealed chronic venous insufficiency … a common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70". The president turned 79 last month. Ms Leavitt said the tests showed 'no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease'. People often are advised to lose weight, walk for exercise and elevate their legs periodically, and some may need to wear compression stockings. Severe cases over time can lead to complications, including lower leg sores called ulcers. The White House said bruising on Mr Trump's hand that has been covered up by makeup is "consistent" with irritation from his "frequent hand shaking and the use of aspirin". Ms Leavitt said "the president remains in excellent health". She promised to make the doctor's letter public. AP/Reuters
Reuters
4 days ago
- Health
- Reuters
Trump diagnosed with vein condition causing leg swelling, White House says
July 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a "common" vein condition after being evaluated by his doctor over swelling in his lower legs, the White House said on Thursday. Reading a letter from Trump's physician, Leavitt said at a press briefing that an ultrasound on the president's legs "revealed chronic venous insufficiency ... a common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70." Leavitt said there was "no evidence" of more serious conditions such as deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease. Additional exams identified "no signs of heart failure, renal impairment or systemic illness," Leavitt said. Leavitt said Trump was not experiencing discomfort due to the condition. According to the National Library of Health's MedlinePlus website, "Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins have problems sending blood from the legs back to the heart." The condition "tends to get worse over time" but "can be managed if treatment is started in the early stated stages," the website says. Leavitt also said that Trump had experienced bruising on the back of his hand. She described this as "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."
