Trump undergoes medical exam for swelling in legs, hand bruising
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President Trump underwent medical testing for “mild swelling” in his legs and bruising on his hand, which revealed a vein condition that is common in people over the age of 70, the White House said Thursday.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a note from Trump’s physician during a press briefing that detailed the exam. Trump underwent ultrasounds and a “comprehensive exam” that included a diagnostic vascular study.

The exam found Trump, 79, has chronic venous insufficiency. The condition happens when an individual’s leg veins struggle to pump blood back to the heart, causing blood to pool, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Leavitt said there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis a type of blood clot or arterial disease, which can include blockages.

Recent photos also revealed bruising on the back of one of the president’s hands. Trump’s physician said the markings were “consistent with minor soft tissue damage from frequent handshaking” and with regular aspirin use.

Leavitt told reporters Trump is not experiencing any discomfort.

“As for the treatments, I can defer to the president’s physician,” Leavitt added.

The White House later released a memo from White House physician Sean Barbabella detailing the president’s exam and confirming what Leavitt had relayed from the podium.

Barbabella noted the president’s medical team performed an echocardiogram, which showed “normal cardiac structure and function.”

“No signs of heart failure, renal impairment, or systemic illness were identified,” the doctor wrote.

The note concluded with a summary stating Trump “remains in excellent health.”

Trump had his annual physical exam in April, after which his physician wrote a memo stating the president was in “excellent health.”

“President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,” Barbabella wrote at the time, adding that Trump’s heart function was “normal.”

Trump will be 82 when he leaves office, which would make him the oldest president in history at the end of his term.

Updated at 3:59 p.m. EDT

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