Trump Diagnosed with Chronic Venous Deficiency

During a press conference on Thursday, White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt announced that President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous deficiency.

At the president’s request, Leavitt shared details from a note by reporters and Trump’s doctors.

She mentioned that the note indicated:

Recently, President Trump has experienced mild swelling in his lower legs. Following standard medical protocols and thorough evaluation by the White House medical team, the president underwent an extensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies. A bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasound was conducted, revealing benign conditions commonly seen in individuals aged over 70.

Leavitt also noted that there were no indications of kidney damage, heart failure, or any systemic disease.

She added, “Echocardiograms were performed to assess the structure and function of the heart. There were no signs of heart failure, renal dysfunction, or systemic disease present.”

Additionally, Leavitt stated that lab results, including complete blood counts and metabolic panels, were within the normal range.

She acknowledged the bruises on the president’s hand, explaining that they are a result of using aspirin. “These bruises are consistent with mild soft tissue irritation due to frequent handshakes and the use of aspirin, which is commonly used for cardiovascular prevention. This is a known benign side effect of aspirin therapy,” she explained.

According to information from Johns Hopkins Medicine, chronic venous deficiency is “not a serious health threat,” but it can cause discomfort. The condition arises when the veins in the legs have difficulty returning blood to the heart, resulting in swelling.

Leavitt concluded by stating that Trump is “still in a healthy state.”