The US white house on thursday (July 17, 2025) revealed to reporters that 79-year-old President donald trump is suffering from Chronic Venous Insufficiency. On the matter, white house spokesperson Caroline Levitt said that this is a common condition, especially seen in people over the age of 70. In this, the veins are unable to completely return the blood flow back to the heart, which can cause swelling in the legs.
The veins that carry blood back to the heart become weak. Swelling, pain and heaviness are felt in the legs. However, this is an age-related disease, which is a common thing. Caroline Levitt said that Chronic Venous Insufficiency is not fatal. No evidence has been found of any serious condition like deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease. For the past few weeks, various speculations were being made on social media about the marks visible on Trump's hands. On this, Caroline Levitt clarified that the marks were caused by repeated handshakes. Also, trump takes aspirin for heart health, which can cause mild irritation in soft cells. This is a normal condition and not a matter of concern.
Trump vs Biden Age and health again a political issue
In the 2024 US elections, trump had made Biden's age and mental condition a major election issue. trump is 79 years old and Biden is 82 years old. Although Biden then handed over the Democratic candidacy to Kamala Harris, trump continued to attack on health. Now that trump himself is in the news for health reasons, it will be interesting to see how the political equations change.
What tests were done in Trump's health report?
The white house presented many things in Trump's health report, including that the heart is working properly. There were no signs of heart failure, kidney damage or any organ system related disease. All tests were found to be normal. Deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease was not detected. At the same time, it is not legally necessary for the US President to make the annual health report public, but as per tradition, the US President and former President release their annual physical examination report.
Is the annual health report necessary for the US President?
It is not legally necessary, but as per tradition, the US President and former President make their annual physical examination report public.
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