Donald Trump diagnosed with medical condition after suffering with swollen legs, his Press Secretary has said, amid bruising on the President’s hand and swelling of his legs
Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a medical condition after suffering with swollen legs, his Press Secretary has said.
Speaking to US reporters in the White House, Karoline Leavitt said tests have revealed the President has “revealed chronic venous insufficiency”. She said it is “a benign and common condition” and that Mr Trump is in “excellent health”.
Ms Leavitt also addressed bruising which had been noticed on Mr Trump’s hands, which she said was due to “minor soft tissue irritation from frequent hand-shaking and the use of aspirin”.
She said: “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. In the effort of transparency, the President wanted me to share a note from his physician with all of you today.
“In recent weeks, President Trump noted mild swelling in his lower legs, in keeping with routine medical care, and out of an abundance of caution, this concern was thoroughly evaluated by the White House medical unit.”
Ms Leavitt said the President underwent a “comprehensive examination”, including diagnostic vascular studies and ultrasounds. She said the tests “revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70”.
She said: “Importantly, there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease.” She listed several tests Mr Trump had had, adding: “All results were within normal limits.”
She continued: “Recent photos of the president have shown minor bruising on the back of his hand. This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent hand-shaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a cardiovascular prevention regiment.
“This is a well-known and a benign side effect of aspirin therapy. And the President remains in excellent health.”
It comes as the US President prepares to visit the UK later this month to play golf at his two resorts in Scotland. And he’ll return in September for his second full-scale state visit, complete with a meeting with King Charles.