Swollen Legs, New Diagnosis: Trump’s Battle with Chronic Venous Insufficiency
President Donald Trump was examined for swelling in his legs and has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency.
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, the 79 year-old underwent a “comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies” with the White House Medical Unit.
A note from the president’s physician, Captain Sean Barbabella which was later released by the White House, states that “bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.”
The examination came after Trump had “noted mild swelling in his lower legs” over recent weeks.
Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition in which valves inside certain veins don’t work the way they should, which can allow blood to pool or collect in the veins.
About 150,000 people are diagnosed with it each year, and the risk goes up with age. Symptoms can include swelling in the lower legs or ankles, aching or cramping in the legs, varicose veins, pain or skin changes.
Treatment may involve medication or, in later stages, medical procedures.
Source: Lead News/CNN
