The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump is being treated for chronic venous insufficiency, a common and non-serious condition affecting blood flow in the legs, BBC reported.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump experienced leg swelling and underwent vascular testing. The bruising on his hand, she added, was due to frequent handshaking while taking aspirin, part of his routine heart health regimen.
White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella noted the condition is typical in people over 70 and confirmed there are no signs of deep vein thrombosis, heart failure, or other underlying issues. Trump remains in “excellent health,” with all test results within normal limits.
The update follows public speculation after recent photos showed the president with swollen legs and bruised hands, according to BBC.