US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common circulatory condition, after his doctor evaluated swelling in his lower legs, the White House announced Thursday.

Reading from a letter by Trump’s physician, Dr Leavitt explained that an ultrasound revealed the condition, which frequently affects individuals over the age of 70. She emphasised there was no evidence of more serious issues such as deep vein thrombosis, arterial disease, heart failure, kidney problems, or systemic illness.

Leavitt noted that Trump is not experiencing any discomfort from the condition. Additionally, Leavitt said Trump had some bruising on the back of his hand, which she attributed to minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshakes and his regular use of aspirin as part of a cardiovascular health regimen.

“I know that many in the media have been speculating about bruising on the president’s hand and also swelling in the president’s legs. In the effort of transparency, the president wanted me to share a note from his physician … all results were within normal limits.”

According to MedlinePlus, venous insufficiency occurs when the veins struggle to return blood from the legs back to the heart. Although the condition typically worsens over time, it can be managed effectively if addressed early.

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