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The White House disclosed that former President Donald Trump, 79, received a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) following leg swelling. The condition, a common issue among those over 70, was confirmed following a thorough examination by the White House Medical Unit.

 

Trump's physician, Capt. Sean Barbabella, assured the public that there are no signs of deep vein thrombosis or other serious conditions. CVI occurs when vein valves fail, leading to blood pooling. Symptoms of this condition include leg swelling, cramping, and varicose veins. While not life-threatening, it necessitates regular monitoring, especially for the elderly and those with sedentary lifestyles.

 

Dr. Jeremy Faust of Harvard Medical School remarked that such conditions are typical with ageing, particularly given Trump's weight category. Screening ruled out heart failure or any systematic illnesses. Dr. Bernard Ashby said it's important to identify underlying causes, like heart or lung issues, contributing to the insufficiency.

 

Trump's general health was reported as excellent, despite the concerns. The president experiences no discomfort and minor bruising on his hand, attributed to frequent handshaking and aspirin use. These are considered routine and part of his cardiovascular prevention regimen.

 

As Trump campaigns for another term, people are closely scrutinising his health. Being the oldest president during a potential second term, his well-being is closely monitored. The condition may prompt lifestyle adjustments, with an emphasis on maintaining activity levels.

 

The press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed that all lab results are normal. With the absence of serious ailments, Trump's prognosis appears to be positive. The situation underscores the importance of regular health checks as Trump continues his political activities, ensuring he's fit for the challenges ahead.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from CNN 2025-07-18

 

 

Considering the lawfare he was subjected to in the last 4 years, and the immense energy he used while campaigning, and the lack of what for most people is a good night's sleep, it is remarkable that he is still standing.

 

 

Maybe he won't be able to use the new private, sorry Presidential, jet supplied by Qatar?

Funny how CNN can spot Trump's swollen ankles, but couldn't identify a former president suffering from weekend at Bernie's syndrome for at least two years. 

Well at least Taco can still get swelling in two of his legs.Its been along time since the mushroom grew.

There has been so little transparency about his health, we just don't know. Semi senile? A colostomy bag resulting from? Shaking hands from? Barely able to climb and descend stairs? He seems very frail. 

35 minutes ago, Paul Henry said:

Well at least Taco can still get swelling in two of his legs.Its been along time since the mushroom grew.

That is a good thing. It is protecting the "very young women" of the world. 

4 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

There has been so little transparency about his health, we just don't know. Semi senile? A colostomy bag resulting from? Shaking hands from? Barely able to climb and descend stairs? He seems very frail. 

The thread is about Trump, not Biden

3 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

The thread is about Trump, not Biden

It's quite fascinating that when the news is about Trump, and the news is not necessarily positive, so many of his followers revert back to that those fabulously dumb statements referring back to Biden.

 

Is that really all you got? 

10 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

There has been so little transparency about his health, we just don't know. Semi senile? A colostomy bag resulting from? Shaking hands from? Barely able to climb and descend stairs? He seems very frail. 

He has recently undergone a full Whitehouse medical staff assessment. "Trump's general health was reported as excellent, despite the concerns.". Your comment is misplaced. You have, however, described Biden very well. 

4 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

It's quite fascinating that when the news is about Trump, and the news is not necessarily positive, so many of his followers revert back to that those fabulously dumb statements referring back to Biden.

 

Is that really all you got? 

You're the one that completely ignored the fact that his health is fine and went with the usual Trump syndrome comment.

1 minute ago, dinsdale said:

He has recently undergone a full Whitehouse medical staff assessment. "Trump's general health was reported as excellent, despite the concerns.". Your comment is misplaced. You have, however, described Biden very well. 

Your excuses for Trump are becoming embarrassing......

Sure, he got blood circulation problems ans subsequently heart failures.

Quite evident when he's speaking.

Less oxygen in his brain, less coherently speeches.

This man is too old, already on the road following Old Joe.

Get him out of White House immediately and find a nice nursing home for him asap.

10 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

He has recently undergone a full Whitehouse medical staff assessment. "Trump's general health was reported as excellent, despite the concerns.". Your comment is misplaced. You have, however, described Biden very well. 

If you believe that medical report I have a bridge I can sell you, and this week only I can offer it to you for 50,000 baht. 

5 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Sure, he got blood circulation problems ans subsequently heart failures.

Quite evident when he's speaking.

Less oxygen in his brain, less coherently speeches.

This man is too old, already on the road following Old Joe.

Get him out of White House immediately and find a nice nursing home for him asap.

Up to your usual puerile comments I see. As for blood circulation leading to heart failure this is ridiculous. Untreated sure, but treated reduces the the chances enormously.  

4 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

If you believe that medical report I have a bridge I can sell you, and this week only I can offer it to you for 50,000 baht. 

Well you believed Biden was fit and not in mental decline. Thing I notice is Trump has no problem walking and articulating unlike Sleepy Joe. 

He's fit as a fiddle.

15 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

It's quite fascinating that when the news is about Trump, and the news is not necessarily positive, so many of his followers revert back to that those fabulously dumb statements referring back to Biden.

 

Is that really all you got? 

The white house have issued a statement regarding Trump leg swelling thing, Trump has also taken s pased health checks. That is  far more transparent than the previous admin were about JB and his obvious cognitive decline, which they vehemently denied multiple times until it was too late.

This news is neither positive or negative, its not a life threatening issue and doesnt effect him doing his job.

My reply was more about the childish highschool girl comments you made about Trump '

Semi senile? A colostomy bag resulting from? Shaking hands from? Barely able to climb and descend stairs? He seems very frail'

 

 if written in jest, thats fine, but if you actually believe what you wrote then i think its time to take a break from Trump news

 

 

 

This vein thing is a cover story......that's duel catheter bags that have slipped down.

1 minute ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

This vein thing is a cover story......that's duel catheter bags that have slipped down.

Better off with some incontinence pants

28 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Up to your usual puerile comments I see. As for blood circulation leading to heart failure this is ridiculous. Untreated sure, but treated reduces the the chances enormously.  

Did I say there is a treatment already? Probably not. Or do you know better?

Stop your daily hatred. You might live longer 

I wonder if there will be any penalties for bending the law, breaking the law, UNfollowing the Constitution, for all these people in power who are following their demented leader, once enough time passes and, if he doesn’t die first, he gets an actual dementia diagnosis??

 

They will have lost a LOT of face, I’m pretty sure many people will be highly invested in hiding that information.

4 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Did I say there is a treatment already? Probably not.

This is your ridiculous post.

 

"Sure, he got blood circulation problems ans subsequently heart failures.

Quite evident when he's speaking.

Less oxygen in his brain, less coherently speeches."

 

Conditions like PAD are easily treatable with diet modification being essential. The docs 100% have told him to stay of the Maccas.

Its amazing that the article includes lines like this

 

' Out of 361 migrants detained, only a small fraction had criminal records involving grave offenses such as rape and kidnapping'

 

It should also read,  361 'illegal' migrants.

 

But as usual the Democrat backing journalists write totally bias articles based on their own politicial leanings.

44 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

He's fit as a fiddle.

He is an expert at a "fiddle" 

9 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said:

He is an expert at a "fiddle" 

 

As long as his mind is still working (unlike Biden) there is no issue.

 

I do find it quite amusing that all the Libs who spent 4 years defending Biden as he stumbled and slurred his way through the Presidency now have such high standards for minor skin issues.

 

But hey, without the hypocrisy there would be no left. 

 

 

Just now, JonnyF said:

 

As long as his mind is still working (unlike Biden) there is no issue.

 

I do find it quite amusing that all the Libs who spent 4 years defending Biden as he stumbled and slurred his way through the Presidency now have such high standards for minor skin issues.

 

But hey, without the hypocrisy there would be no left. 

 

 

 

6 minutes ago, gargamon said:

 

 

Shame you had cackling Kamala with her fake blaccent 555

28 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

This is your ridiculous post.

 

"Sure, he got blood circulation problems ans subsequently heart failures.

Quite evident when he's speaking.

Less oxygen in his brain, less coherently speeches."

 

Conditions like PAD are easily treatable with diet modification being essential. The docs 100% have told him to stay of the Maccas.

Do you know the meaning of "subsequently". ??? Obviously not.

Did I say anything about treatment?

Why do you spout every day this nonsense. All gibberish 

10 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

As long as his mind is still working (unlike Biden) there is no issue.

 

I do find it quite amusing that all the Libs who spent 4 years defending Biden as he stumbled and slurred his way through the Presidency now have such high standards for minor skin issues.

 

But hey, without the hypocrisy there would be no left. 

 

 

His mind may be "working" but not in any coherent manner, no logic, fueled by spite & hatred, while works out how to fiddle more money from his base