After having his legs swollen and bruising on his hands, according to the White House, Donald Trump has been diagnosed with “chronic venous insufficiency.”
The condition, which has damaged veins, prevents blood from flowing properly, was described by White House spokesman Karoline Leavitt in a statement to reporters on Thursday.
Leavitt added that the condition is more prevalent “in people over the age of 70” after reading a letter from Trump’s doctor.
The 79-year-old Trump is the oldest person to hold the presidency in US history, and the election’s age debate centered on former US President Joe Biden.
Biden, who is three years his senior under Trump, later dropped out of the race after being pressured by his own party, allowing Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee. Despite this, Biden’s age and mental capacity have been criticized by the president.
Leavitt stated on Thursday that there was “no proof” of more serious problems like “deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease.”
She claimed that Trump had “normal cardiac structure and function, no signs of heart failure, renal impairment or systemic illness,” and that his test results “were within normal limits.”
Additionally, the spokesperson inquired about bruises on Trump’s hand, which had sparked online rumors about his health.
According to Leavitt, the bruises were “consistent with minor soft tissue irritation caused by frequent handshakes and the administration of aspirin, a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.”
Presidents of the United States have become a common practice, with information on their health disclosures now required, despite not being legally required.
Trump’s personal doctor, Harold Bornstein, wrote in a letter stating “absolutely” that he would be the healthiest person to be elected president in 2015.
Source: Aljazeera
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