Trump’s swelling and bruising caused by ‘common condition,’ doctors say

President Donald Trump, in recent photos, has shown some bruising and swelling in his hands and legs, prompting a medical checkup that cleared him for duty.

However, according to Fox News, the clear bill of health hasn’t stopped doctors and other experts from weighing in on what they believe could be a potential cause for his age-related conditions, which are normal and nothing to be alarmed about. 

Earlier this week, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in an “effort of transparency,” shared a note from President Trump’s doctor after the president was given a “comprehensive examination” by the White House’s medical staff.

The note proved that Trump has some normal, age-related conditions that cause swelling in his legs and hand, with the doctor adding that part of the reason for the hand bruising is due to the amount of hands Trump shakes.

What’s going on?

Trump’s conditions were described as “common” during a White House press briefing this week.

Fox News noted:

During a press briefing, Leavitt stated that Trump’s swollen legs were part of a “benign and common condition” called “chronic venous insufficiency” that can affect older individuals. (The president is 79.)

The White House press secretary pointed out that the physician’s note proved, “Importantly, there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease.”

Leavitt added, “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.”

“This is a well-known and benign side effect of aspirin therapy, and the president remains in excellent health,” she continued.

In several media interviews, a number of doctors confirmed that Trump’s conditions are completely normal for his age.

“Leg swelling is a common condition, particularly among older adults. As a practicing vascular surgeon, I see patients for this issue more frequently than almost any other complaint,” Scott A. Sundick, M.D. said.

Serious conditions ruled out

The symptoms Trump is experiencing, while mild in his case, can be rooted in something more serious, like Deep Vein Thrombosis.

That and other serious conditions were ruled out by Trump’s White House doctors.

“In the president’s case, these more concerning causes were appropriately ruled out through a combination of diagnostic testing, including a venous Doppler ultrasound, echocardiogram and laboratory evaluations respectively,” Sundick said.