Not long ago, Donald Trump was spotted at the Club World Cup soccer final in New Jersey with what appeared to be very severely swollen legs and ankles. Amid public speculation and concerns for his health, it was reported that Trump went through extensive medical testing.
In a recent memo, it was confirmed by White House physician Sean Barbabella that Trump’s symptoms were linked to Chronic Venous Insufficiency. “The President underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies. Bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI).”
According to Barbabella, CVI is a “benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.” Per the National Institutes of Health, CVI is “a condition in which the flow of superficial or deep venous blood is impaired, causing venous hypertension. CVI encompasses several pathological changes (eg, lower extremity edema, skin trophic changes, and discomfort) that result secondary to venous hypertension.”
Donald Trump isn’t the only political official who’s been battling health issues. Back in May, former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, according to the New York Times.
In a statement to the outlet, representatives from Joe Biden’s personal office revealed the former President had been suffering from frequent “urinary symptoms” for quite some time. After undergoing diagnostic testing, it was discovered that he had a “small nodule” on his prostate.
“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms,” the statement begins.
“On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone,” it continues. “While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management. The President and his family are reviewing treatment options with his physicians.”
