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Trump health scare: Swollen legs and bruised hands –Leavitt reveals what's going on

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President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a blood circulation issue, after noticing "mild swelling in his lower legs," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed Thursday.

"The president underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies, bilateral lower extremity, venous doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency... a common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70,” she said.

#donaldtrump #chronicdisease #venousinsufficiency

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