{"id":30875,"date":"2025-07-17T18:44:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T18:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=30875"},"modified":"2025-07-17T18:44:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T18:44:40","slug":"trump-suffering-from-chronic-condition-after-lower-leg-swelling-sparks-concern-white-house-reveals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=30875","title":{"rendered":"Trump suffering from chronic condition after lower leg swelling sparks concern, White House reveals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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WASHINGTON \u2014 President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a blood circulation issue, after noticing \u201cmild swelling in his lower legs,\u201d White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed Thursday.<\/p>\n

Leavitt made the surprise disclosure while addressing conjecture about recent bruising on Trump\u2019s hands, which she said was assessed to be \u201cminor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin\u201d as a preventative heart-health measure.<\/p>\n

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President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after noticing swelling in his leg, the White House has revealed.AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cIn the effort of transparency, the president wanted me to share a note from his physician with all of you today,\u201d Leavitt said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 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,\u201d she read.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe president underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies, bilateral lower extremity, venous doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency\u2026 a common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe president underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies, bilateral lower extremity, venous doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency\u2026 a common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.\u201d<\/p>\n