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Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
No clot, just clout: Trump's bruises from ‘frequent handshaking', says White House
Trump's hand bruising from frequent handshaking, doctor says No signs of serious health issues, Trump's doctor confirms WASHINGTON, July 18 — The White House said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump is experiencing swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his right hand, after photographs emerged of Trump with swollen ankles and makeup covering the afflicted part of his hand. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt, reading a letter from Trump's doctor at a press briefing, said both ailments were benign. His leg swelling is from a 'common' vein condition, and his hand is bruised from shaking so many hands, she told reporters. The disclosure sought to put to rest a raft of internet rumors that the 79-year-old Trump might be suffering from a serious ailment based on the photographic evidence. After Leavitt's briefing, the White House released the letter from a US Navy officer who is Trump's physician, Sean Barbabella. It said Trump underwent a suite of tests about the issues. Barbabella said an ultrasound on the president's legs 'revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.' The letter said there was no evidence Trump had contracted deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease. Additional exams identified no signs of heart failure, kidney impairment, or a systemic illness, Barbabella said. Leavitt told reporters Trump was not experiencing discomfort due to the condition. Barbabella also said that Trump had bruising on the back of his right hand. He 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.' 'President Trump remains in excellent health,' he said. Kwame Amankwah, a physician who is chief of vascular surgery at the University of Connecticut in Hartford, said chronic venous insufficiency is usually an issue with the lower legs in which the veins have problems sending blood from the legs back to the heart. It is usually treated with compression stockings and leg elevation, he said. 'Even if he doesn't have heart disease, the condition needs to be addressed. If it's not managed with compression stockings and elevation, severe swelling and ulcers can develop, warranting more significant medical interventions,' Amankwah said. Todd Berland, a physician who is director of outpatient vascular interventions at NYU Langone Health, said chronic venous insufficiency 'has no overall effect on life expectancy. It's a quality-of-life issue, not a quantity of life issue.' Trump underwent an extensive physical examination on April 11 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in suburban Washington. It said Trump had a normal heart rhythm and no major health problems. — Reuters
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
White House Tries to Shake Off Trump's Bizarre Hand Make-Up
The mysterious recurring bruise on the back of Donald Trump's right hand reappeared on Tuesday, prompting a fresh wave of concern over the president's health. Trump, 79, was spotted with a healthy dose of flesh-colored concealer on his hand as he was photographed boarding Marine One at the White House on his way to Pittsburgh. Trump was speaking to reporters about Russian President Vladimir Putin when a cameraman spotted his hand and zoomed in for a closer look. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told the Daily Beast that the bruise is due to the president's serial handshaking. When asked if any medical reasons could explain the bruise, Leavitt said, 'President Trump is a man of the people and he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other President in history. His commitment is unwavering and he proves that every single day.' Leavitt made similar comments last month. The president also said the bruise was a work-related injury in Time last December. 'It's from shaking hands with thousands of people,' he said. In February, speculation over Trump's discolored hand re-emerged when it was noticed during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. Dr. Neal H. Patel, a doctor at Providence St Joseph Hospital, told the Daily Mail earlier this year that shaking hands is unlikely to have caused the damage. 'I see a lot of patients who are businessmen, and I've never really seen them getting bruising from too much handshaking,' he said. 'I guess it's possible, but that would really not be on my list of ideas of what causes it.' Patel suggested it could be a bruise from the use of an IV needle. Other doctors have said Trump's age may be a factor, especially if he is also suffering from osteoporosis. Right-wing columnist Miranda Devine addressed the bruising last month. 'He will endure constant bruises on the back of his hands from well-wishers showing their gratitude with vigorous handshakes that he reciprocates warmly, even though he's a renowned (maybe reformed) germaphobe,' she wrote. In April, the White House released the president's health report, which claimed he had no major issues, stating he had a normal health function and 'blood flow to his extremities is unimpaired.' That same month, the bruise showed up again when Trump held a football at a Commander-in-Chief Trophy ceremony in Washington, D.C. It also stated his joints and muscles had 'no swelling,' and while his skin had some 'minor sun damage,' no 'concerning lesions or growths' were present.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
White House Tries to Shake Off Trump's Bizarre Hand Make-Up
The mysterious recurring bruise on the back of Donald Trump's right hand reappeared on Tuesday, prompting a fresh wave of concern over the president's health. Trump, 79, was spotted with a healthy dose of flesh-colored concealer on his hand as he was photographed boarding Marine One at the White House on his way to Pittsburgh. Trump was speaking to reporters about Russian President Vladimir Putin when a cameraman spotted his hand and zoomed in for a closer look. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told the Daily Beast that the bruise is due to the president's serial handshaking. When asked if any medical reasons could explain the bruise, Leavitt said, 'President Trump is a man of the people and he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other President in history. His commitment is unwavering and he proves that every single day.' Leavitt made similar comments last month. The president also said the bruise was a work-related injury in Time last December. 'It's from shaking hands with thousands of people,' he said. In February, speculation over Trump's discolored hand re-emerged when it was noticed during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. Dr. Neal H. Patel, a doctor at Providence St Joseph Hospital, told the Daily Mail earlier this year that shaking hands is unlikely to have caused the damage. 'I see a lot of patients who are businessmen, and I've never really seen them getting bruising from too much handshaking,' he said. 'I guess it's possible, but that would really not be on my list of ideas of what causes it.' Patel suggested it could be a bruise from the use of an IV needle. Other doctors have said Trump's age may be a factor, especially if he is also suffering from osteoporosis. Right-wing columnist Miranda Devine addressed the bruising last month. 'He will endure constant bruises on the back of his hands from well-wishers showing their gratitude with vigorous handshakes that he reciprocates warmly, even though he's a renowned (maybe reformed) germaphobe,' she wrote. In April, the White House released the president's health report, which claimed he had no major issues, stating he had a normal health function and 'blood flow to his extremities is unimpaired.' That same month, the bruise showed up again when Trump held a football at a Commander-in-Chief Trophy ceremony in Washington, D.C. It also stated his joints and muscles had 'no swelling,' and while his skin had some 'minor sun damage,' no 'concerning lesions or growths' were present.
