President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with venous insufficiency, a serious condition that can cause blood to pool in the legs and lead to circulation issues.
This information was disclosed by the White House on Thursday.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the media in the White House Briefing Room today, announcing that the president suffers from chronic venous insufficiency, a condition where blood struggles to flow from the legs to the rest of the body.
The Cleveland Clinic states that chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) can result in blood pooling in the legs, leading to increased pressure in the veins.
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It affects about 1 in 20 adults, primarily those over 50 years old. Trump turned 79 last month.
Recent images of Trump appear to show significant swelling in his ankles, and he has also had to address bruising on his hands this week, which he seems to be concealing with makeup.
Leavitt described CVI as a “benign and common condition” and noted that there are no indications of deep vein thrombosis, which is a medical term for a blood clot.
She clarified that the bruising on President Trump’s hands is unrelated to CVI, attributing it instead to frequent handshakes and the use of aspirin, which he takes to mitigate cardiac risks.
The president has a busy schedule, including attending the FIFA Club World Cup Final on Sunday, and it remains to be seen if this new diagnosis will require him to reduce his commitments.
