The White House disclosed on Thursday that US President Donald Trump was checked out by his doctor after noticeable “swelling” on his hands and legs. According to the Daily Mail, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says that Trump has been diagnosed with ‘chronic venous insufficiency.’
Earlier, the US president appeared at a White House press gaggle with what looked like makeup covering a patch on the back of his hand, sparking concerns.
According to the report, Leavitt said the president recently ‘noticed mild swelling in the lower legs’ and ‘in keeping with routine medical care and out of the abundance of caution’ he was evaluated by the White House medical unit.
He also underwent a ‘comprehensive examination’ which included ‘diagnostic vascular studies.’
‘Bilateral, lower extremity ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency,’ Leavitt stated.
She also said that it’s a “common condition” in individuals over the age of 70 and that there was “no evidence” of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease.
She also addressed the ‘minor bruising’ on the back of the hand of the US president.
‘This is consistent with minor soft-tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen. This is a well-known and benign side effect of aspirin therapy.’
‘The president remains in excellent health,’ Leavitt continued, as reported dailymail.
