President Trump lives with chronic venous insufficiency: what does this mean?
18 july 2025 в 01:13
Donald Trump lives with a condition that affects his veins, as reported by his doctor in July 2025. The president, who experienced swelling in his legs, received his diagnosis that month, and the White House released a report. Now that this information has become public, we have an analysis of what chronic venous insufficiency is and what it means for Trump below.
Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, according to a memorandum issued by his doctor, Dr. Sean Barabell, in July 2025.
The president underwent diagnostic vascular studies and ultrasound after he felt swelling in his legs. White House press secretary Caroline Levitt told journalists on July 17, 2025, that bruises were visible on the back of Trump’s hand, which she attributed to his «frequent handshakes» with people, as well as his intake of aspirin.
«This corresponds to minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshakes and the intake of aspirin, which is taken as part of standard cardiovascular prophylaxis», - Levitt insisted.
Chronic venous insufficiency is a health condition that occurs when a person’s leg veins have difficulty passing blood, which can result from damage to the valves in the veins, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. If left untreated, the patient may experience pain, swelling, skin changes, varicose veins, and other health problems.
This health condition affects approximately one in 20 adults.
Dr. Barabell wrote in the memorandum: «President Trump remains in excellent health». Thus, it appears that chronic venous insufficiency is the only apparent health condition that he lives with.
Elsewhere in the memorandum, Barabell noted that «it is important that there were no signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or arterial disease» in the Republican, and that Trump’s laboratory studies were «within normal limits».
Additionally, «no signs of heart failure, kidney failure, or systemic disease were detected» after Trump underwent an echocardiogram.
Trump is currently 79 years old. He will turn 80 on June 14, 2026
Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, according to a memorandum issued by his doctor, Dr. Sean Barabell, in July 2025.
The president underwent diagnostic vascular studies and ultrasound after he felt swelling in his legs. White House press secretary Caroline Levitt told journalists on July 17, 2025, that bruises were visible on the back of Trump’s hand, which she attributed to his «frequent handshakes» with people, as well as his intake of aspirin.
«This corresponds to minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshakes and the intake of aspirin, which is taken as part of standard cardiovascular prophylaxis», - Levitt insisted.
Chronic venous insufficiency is a health condition that occurs when a person’s leg veins have difficulty passing blood, which can result from damage to the valves in the veins, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. If left untreated, the patient may experience pain, swelling, skin changes, varicose veins, and other health problems.
This health condition affects approximately one in 20 adults.
Dr. Barabell wrote in the memorandum: «President Trump remains in excellent health». Thus, it appears that chronic venous insufficiency is the only apparent health condition that he lives with.
Elsewhere in the memorandum, Barabell noted that «it is important that there were no signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or arterial disease» in the Republican, and that Trump’s laboratory studies were «within normal limits».
Additionally, «no signs of heart failure, kidney failure, or systemic disease were detected» after Trump underwent an echocardiogram.
Trump is currently 79 years old. He will turn 80 on June 14, 2026
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