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Photos and videos of US President Donald Trump with a visibly swollen ankle and bruised knuckles have raised serious concerns online.
US President Donald Trump was seen with swollen ankles and bruised hands at the FIFA Club World Cup. (Reuters)
US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced on Thursday, after images of his swollen ankles and bruised hands at the FIFA Club World Cup stirred a fresh debate on his health.
The 79-year-old president underwent a “comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies" with the White House medical unit, said Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, reading a note from Trump’s physician, Captain Sean Barbabella.
Bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds were performed during the examination, which revealed “chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70", Barbabella’s letter said.
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...Read More
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...
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First Published:News world Trump Diagnosed With 'Chronic Venous Insufficiency' After His Swollen Legs Sparked Concerns
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