President Donald Trump Diagnosed w/ Chronic Venous Insufficiency After Leg Swelling Exam

President Donald Trump Diagnosed w/ Chronic Venous Insufficiency After Leg Swelling Exam

The White House announced Thursday (July 17) that President Donald Trump was examined for swelling in his legs and diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt read from a note by Trump’s physician, Capt. Sean Barbabella, saying the president underwent “a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies” with the White House Medical Unit.

The note stated that “bilateral lower extremity venous doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, ICD-9, a common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.”

 

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The condition occurs when valves in certain veins do not work properly, allowing blood to pool or collect in the veins. Symptoms include swelling in the lower legs, aching, cramping, varicose veins, pain, or skin changes.

Dr. Jeremy Faust, assistant professor of emergency medicine at Harvard Medical School, described the diagnosis as “basically not alarming information, and it’s not surprising.” He added,

“This is a pretty normal part of aging, and especially for someone in the overweight to obese category, which is where the president has always been.”

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