President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White Home on Tuesday.
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President Trump has persistent venous insufficiency, however “stays in wonderful well being,” the White Home doctor mentioned in a memo on Thursday. White Home press secretary Karoline Leavitt referred to as this a “frequent situation, significantly in people over the age of 70.” Trump is 79.
Trump underwent a “complete examination” after noticing “delicate swelling” in his decrease legs in latest weeks, the White Home mentioned. Dr. Sean Barbabella famous in his memo there was no proof of deep vein thrombosis or arterial illness, which might be extra severe situations. It’s unclear when the examination occurred.
Leavitt additionally acknowledged latest photos of the president displaying bruising on his fingers, which she mentioned was attributable to irritation from “frequent handshaking and using aspirin,” which is used to stop heart problems.