WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump recently underwent a comprehensive medical exam after experiencing mild swelling in his legs and bruising on the back of one hand, according to a statement from his staff on Thursday.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump consulted with the White House medical unit, which conducted a series of tests. Doctors diagnosed him with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common and non-serious condition often found in individuals over the age of 70.
“All results were within normal limits,” Leavitt said during a briefing. “The president remains in excellent health.” She noted that the symptoms were thoroughly evaluated out of an abundance of caution.
An echocardiogram was also performed and showed normal heart structure and function. Medical staff found no signs of heart failure, kidney issues, or systemic illness. There was also no evidence of deep vein thrombosis—a serious condition involving blood clots in deep veins—or any signs of arterial disease.
As for the bruising on the back of Trump’s hand, Leavitt said it is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation, likely due to frequent handshaking and a side effect of his regular aspirin use. Trump reportedly takes aspirin as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention plan.
Leavitt said Trump is not experiencing any discomfort and emphasized that he wanted the information shared publicly “in an effort of transparency.” A full medical report is expected to be released later on Thursday.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, chronic venous insufficiency occurs when veins in the legs are damaged and unable to properly return blood to the heart. This can lead to blood pooling in the legs and increased vein pressure.
