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BBC News
5 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
What is Trump's vein condition and how serious is it?
On Thursday, the White House announced that US President Donald Trump has a medical condition in his veins called chronic venous a regular news briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed that Trump, 79, had noticed swelling in his legs, prompting a check-up with his doctor who diagnosed him with the had also been recently photographed with patches of make-up on the back of his hand. The White House has said it is unrelated to the vein condition, but is instead bruising as a result of frequent are the some of the key things to know about the US president's diagnosis. What is chronic venous insufficiency? Trump's condition is "benign and common", particularly in individuals over the age of 70, according to a note from White House physician, Captain Sean Barbabella, released to venous insufficiency occurs when leg veins don't allow blood to flow back up to the heart, causing it to pool in the lower blood flow from the legs back up to the heart moves against gravity, which in older people can become a difficult can be due to weakening valves in veins, something that can occur as people age. What are the symptoms? When blood pools in the legs due to chronic venous insufficiency, it can cause swelling like the kind seen in Trump's ankles in recent photographs."It can be associated with serious conditions, but in and of itself it is not a serious condition, and one that is very common," Dr Matthew Edwards, chair of the Department of Vascular Surgery at Wake Forest University, told the BBC."People in his age (group), I would say probably somewhere between 10 and 35% of people would have this."Experts say other risks include being overweight, having a history of blood clots, and having jobs that require patients to be on their feet for long durations. What did Trump's doctor say? After noticing swelling in his legs, President Trump was evaluated by the White House Medical Unit "out of an abundance of caution," a statement from Trump's doctor, Dr Sean Barbabella, Barbabella wrote that President Trump underwent a "comprehensive examination" which revealed chronic venous insufficiency, which he says is a "benign and common condition"."Importantly, there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or arterial disease," he also showed "normal cardiac structure and function," Dr Barbabella said, adding: "No signs of heart failure, renal impairment, or systemic illness were identified."Dr Barbabella also noted bruising on the back of Trump's hand, which has been noticed in recent photographs, sometimes covered by make-up. "This is 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," he memo concluded by saying President Trump "remains in excellent health". How could the condition affect Trump? The US-based Society for Vascular Surgery said the condition can cause heaviness in the affected limb, as well as swelling and some cases, chronic venous insufficiency can also cause painful cramps, spasms and leg custom-made, medical-grade compression stockings can help manage the condition, and experts also recommend patients elevating their legs at night and using lotion. What has Trump said about his health? In April, Trump underwent his first annual physical of his second presidential term."President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function," Dr Barbabella said in a memo at the health assessment revealed that the president takes several medications to control his cholesterol - Rosuvastatin and Ezetimibe, as well as Aspirin for cardiac prevention and Mometasone cream for a skin US president has regularly touted his good health and once described himself as "the healthiest president that's ever lived".After his first annual physical, Trump told reporters that "overall, I felt I was in very good shape", and added that he thought he had "a good heart, a good soul, a very good soul".
ABC News
5 days ago
- Health
- ABC News
Donald Trump diagnosed with vein condition that causes leg swelling
US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a "common" vein condition over swelling in his lower legs, the White House says. Reading a letter from Mr Trump's physician, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said an ultrasound on the president's legs "revealed chronic venous insufficiency … a common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70". The president turned 79 last month. Ms Leavitt said the tests showed 'no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease'. People often are advised to lose weight, walk for exercise and elevate their legs periodically, and some may need to wear compression stockings. Severe cases over time can lead to complications, including lower leg sores called ulcers. The White House said bruising on Mr Trump's hand that has been covered up by makeup is "consistent" with irritation from his "frequent hand shaking and the use of aspirin". Ms Leavitt said "the president remains in excellent health". She promised to make the doctor's letter public. AP/Reuters
Reuters
5 days ago
- Health
- Reuters
Trump diagnosed with vein condition causing leg swelling, White House says
July 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a "common" vein condition after being evaluated by his doctor over swelling in his lower legs, the White House said on Thursday. Reading a letter from Trump's physician, Leavitt said at a press briefing that an ultrasound on the president's legs "revealed chronic venous insufficiency ... a common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70." Leavitt said there was "no evidence" of more serious conditions such as deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease. Additional exams identified "no signs of heart failure, renal impairment or systemic illness," Leavitt said. Leavitt said Trump was not experiencing discomfort due to the condition. According to the National Library of Health's MedlinePlus website, "Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins have problems sending blood from the legs back to the heart." The condition "tends to get worse over time" but "can be managed if treatment is started in the early stated stages," the website says. Leavitt also said that Trump had experienced bruising on the back of his hand. She 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."
