The United States President, Donald Trump, has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a non-life-threatening vein condition, following concerns over visible swelling in his legs, the White House confirmed on Thursday.
White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, told reporters that the 79-year-old president underwent a comprehensive medical evaluation after recent public appearances raised questions about his health, particularly after observers noted swelling in his lower limbs and bruising on one hand.
According to Leavitt, the president’s medical team conducted “diagnostic vascular studies, including bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds,” which confirmed the presence of chronic venous insufficiency.
She described the condition as “benign and common, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.”
Chronic venous insufficiency is a circulatory disorder in which weakened or damaged vein valves impair normal blood flow from the legs back to the heart, often causing swelling, cramping, and varicose veins. It affects approximately 150,000 Americans each year, with age being a major risk factor.
Despite the diagnosis, Leavitt emphasised that Trump remains in “good overall health.”
“There was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease,” she said, adding that “all test results were within normal limits” and that the president maintains “normal cardiac structure and function with no signs of heart failure, kidney problems, or systemic illness.”
The bruising seen on the president’s hand in recent photographs was also addressed.
Leavitt explained that it was “consistent with minor soft tissue irritation” from frequent handshaking and routine aspirin use, which is part of his standard cardiovascular health regimen.
The president is reportedly not in need of surgery and is being managed with conservative treatment, including medication and routine monitoring.
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