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Sky News
4 days ago
- Health
- Sky News
What is chronic venous insufficiency? Symptoms and treatment after Trump diagnosed
US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House has confirmed. The president, 79, underwent a medical check-up after noticing "mild swelling" in his lower legs and was found to have the condition - which is common in older adults and causes blood to pool in the veins. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the diagnosis after concerns had been raised over recent photos, which showed bruising on the back of Mr Trump's hand that had been covered with make-up. Ms Leavitt said it was unrelated to the vein condition and was instead irritation from the president's "frequent handshaking" and use of aspirin. Mr Trump is said to take aspirin to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Mr Trump once described himself as "the healthiest president that's ever lived". The decision to disclose details of his medical check-up was intended to dispel speculation about his health. It comes as former president Joe Biden was repeatedly criticised by Republicans and opponents over his fitness to lead in light of a number of verbal gaffes towards the end of his term. He has since been diagnosed with prostate cancer. What is chronic venous insufficiency? Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when little valves inside the veins that normally ensure proper blood flow back to the heart gradually lose the ability to work properly. The valves are especially important in the legs, where gravity works against the upward movement of blood, hence why CVI primarily affects the legs. In a note released to reporters, White House physician Captain Sean Barbabella said the condition is "benign and common", particularly in individuals over the age of 70. Symptoms can include varicose veins, pain, cramps, itching, hyperpigmentation, chronic swelling of the legs and ankles, and leg ulcers. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, CVI risks include being overweight, a family history of the condition, and previous leg damage or blood clots. Other causes include standing or sitting for long periods, smoking, and deep vein thrombosis. 👉 Follow Trump100 on your podcast app 👈 What did Trump's physician say? Dr Barbabella said after Mr Trump reported "mild swelling" in his lower legs, the concern was "thoroughly evaluated" by the White House medical unit "out of an abundance of caution". In his statement, the physician said the president underwent a "comprehensive examination" that revealed CVI, which he described as a "benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70". Dr Barbabella noted: "Importantly, there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or arterial disease." Laboratory testing also showed "normal cardiac structure and function". Dr Barbabella said: "No signs of heart failure, renal impairment, or systemic illness were identified." The bruising on the back of Mr Trump's hand was said to be "minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen". In summary, Dr Barbabella stated: "President Trump remains in excellent health." What can Mr Trump do? Press secretary Ms Leavitt said the condition was not causing the president any discomfort. "The president remains in excellent health, which I think all of you witness on a daily basis here," she told reporters on Thursday. Ms Leavitt would not discuss how Mr Trump was treating the condition and suggested those details would be in the doctor's letter, which was later released to the public. However, the letter was the same as what she had read and failed to include any additional details. Those with CVI are often advised to lose weight, walk for exercise, and elevate their legs periodically. Wearing custom-made, medical-grade compression stockings can also help to manage the condition.
NHK
6 days ago
- Health
- NHK
Trump diagnosed with venous insufficiency, but not serious health problem
0The White House says US President Donald Trump has received a medical checkup, and that he has venous insufficiency, but remains in "excellent health." In a news conference Thursday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. Leavitt said he underwent a comprehensive examination after noticing swelling in his lower legs in recent weeks. She said the condition is common in individuals over the age of 70. Trump turned 79 in June. Leavitt also said Trump's bruises on the back of his hand was caused by frequent handshaking, and the use of aspirin, which he takes for prevention against cardiovascular disease. She said the exam results showed "no signs of heart failure, renal impairment or systemic illness." Leavitt also released the physician's memorandum of the diagnosis. She said, "The President remains in excellent health, which I think all of you witness on a daily basis here." She stressed that Trump wanted to release the memorandum "in the effort of transparency." Former US President Joe Biden, who was 78 when he was sworn in, announced in May that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which had spread to his bones. But Trump questioned the timing of the announcement as it was made after Biden had already left office.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Here's what to know about chronic venous insufficiency, Trump's vein condition
President Donald Trump recently had a medical checkup after noticing 'mild swelling' in his lower legs and was found to have chronic venous insufficiency, a condition common in older adults that causes blood to pool in his veins, the White House said Thursday.
CBC
7 days ago
- Health
- CBC
Trump diagnosed with vein condition after noticing 'mild swelling' in his legs
U.S. President Donald Trump recently had a medical checkup after noticing "mild swelling" in his lower legs and was found to have a condition common in older adults that causes blood to pool in his veins, the White House said Thursday. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said tests by the White House medical unit showed that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, which occurs when little valves inside the veins that normally help move blood against gravity gradually lose the ability to work properly. Leavitt also addressed bruising on the back of Trump's hand, seen in recent photos covered by makeup that was not an exact match to his skin tone. She said the bruising was "consistent" with irritation from his "frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin." Trump takes aspirin to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. During her press briefing, Leavitt said her disclosure of Trump's medical checkup was meant to dispel recent speculation about the 79-year-old Republican president's health. Nonetheless, the announcement was notable given that Trump has routinely kept secret basic facts about his health. Trump in April had a comprehensive physical exam with more than a dozen medical specialists. The three-page report released then by the White House did not include a finding of chronic venous insufficiency. At the time, his doctor determined that the president's joints and muscles had a full range of motion, with normal blood flow and no swelling. Leavitt did not say when Trump first noticed the swelling in his lower legs. As part of the president's routine medical care and out of an "abundance of caution," she said he had a "comprehensive exam" that included vascular, lower extremity and ultrasound testing. Common condition for those 70-plus: Leavitt Leavitt noted that chronic venous insufficiency is a benign condition that is common in people over age 70. She said the tests revealed no evidence of deep vein thrombosis, a more serious medical condition in which a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. Nor was there any evidence of arterial disease, she said, reading a letter from Trump's doctor. People are often advised to lose weight, walk for exercise and elevate their legs periodically, and some may be advised to wear compression stockings. Severe cases over time can lead to complications, including lower leg sores called ulcers. Blood clots are one cause, but they were ruled out, Leavitt said. Leavitt said the condition wasn't causing the president any discomfort. She wouldn't discuss how he was treating the condition and suggested those details would be in the doctor's letter, which was later released to the public. But the letter was the same as what she read, and it did not include any additional details. The exam the White House disclosed on Thursday included other testing that found no signs of heart failure, renal impairment or systemic illness, Leavitt said.
Bloomberg
08-07-2025
- Health
- Bloomberg
Hiding HIV Status Before the Wedding
By Hi! It's Karoline in Singapore. A recent social media post by a doctor in China has sparked heated debate over the ethical dilemma doctors face when conducting premarital health checkups. Before I tell you more … In China, couples wanting to get married typically go through a medical exam first. The goal is to identify possible physical or mental problems that might interfere with producing healthy children.
