The White House confirmed on Thursday that President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a chronic circulatory condition after days of speculation regarding visible swelling in his legs and discoloration on his hand.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered an unannounced medical update during a press briefing, revealing that the 79-year-old president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency.
This is a condition that can cause swelling and skin changes in the lower limbs due to poor blood flow.
The statement came after images circulated earlier in the week showing what appeared to be makeup on the back of Trump’s right hand during a White House press gaggle.
The patch, which covered a raised, circular area of skin, reignited public curiosity about the president’s health.
Leavitt said Trump noticed “mild swelling in the lower legs” and, in line with routine medical care, was examined by the White House Medical Unit out of “an abundance of caution.”
As part of the evaluation, Leavitt said Trump underwent a comprehensive physical assessment that included “diagnostic vascular studies.”
“Bilateral, lower extremity ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency,” she said from the podium.
Leavitt explained that the condition is common among individuals over the age of 70 and clarified that there was “no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease.”
She went on to address the appearance of bruising on the back of Trump’s hand, stating that the markings are “consistent with minor soft-tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and use of aspirin.”
Leavitt said the president takes aspirin daily as part of a cardiovascular prevention regimen and described the side effect as “well-known and benign.”
She emphasized multiple times that “the president remains in excellent health” and reiterated there were no signs of more serious vascular conditions.
When asked by reporters whether the president was experiencing any pain, Leavitt stated, “There was no discomfort from the president at all.”
She referenced his demanding schedule as evidence of his continued vigor.
“And you probably all see that on a day-to-day basis, he’s working around the clock,” Leavitt added.
She deferred further medical questions to the president’s physician.
Shortly after the briefing, White House Physician Dr. Sean Barbarella, DO, released a letter confirming the diagnosis.
The letter cited “mild swelling” in Trump’s lower legs and noted that the findings came after a series of vascular studies.
Neither Leavitt nor Barbarella commented on whether Trump would need to alter his daily routines.
The president is known for his active lifestyle, including weekend golf outings and frequent travel.
Trump also regularly engages in energetic interactions with crowds at his political rallies, often closing his appearances with dance moves to the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.”
The bruising on the back of Trump’s hand has been the subject of speculation for several months.
The Daily Mail first reported in February on repeated appearances of the discoloration, attributing it to the president’s frequent handshaking during campaign stops and official events.
That report documented the presence of similar markings during Trump’s court appearances in Manhattan related to the Stormy Daniels case and continued through his return to the White House.
Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when the valves in the leg veins are damaged or weakened, impairing the ability of blood to flow back to the heart. This is according to the Cleveland Clinic.
As a result, blood pools in the leg veins, increasing pressure in those areas and potentially causing symptoms such as leg aching, cramping, swelling and skin irritation.
The condition can also lead to “leathery-looking skin” and feelings of tingling or pins and needles.
Chronic venous insufficiency is considered relatively common, affecting roughly one in 20 adults.
The likelihood of developing the condition increases with age and with a history of blood clots or vein damage.
The Cleveland Clinic also notes that as many as half of the people who have experienced deep vein thrombosis later develop post-thrombotic syndrome, a chronic condition caused by scarring and long-term damage to the veins following a blood clot.
The president, who turned 79 in June, holds the distinction of being the oldest person to assume the U.S. presidency when he was sworn in for his current term at age 78.
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