A new medical report says President Donald Trump remains in excellent health despite ongoing leg swelling and bruising on his hands.
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US President Donald Trump remains in “excellent health” despite experiencing mild lower-leg swelling and recurring bruising on his hands, according to a medical report released by the White House on Friday.
The report followed Trump’s latest visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, his third trip to the facility in the past 13 months, prompting renewed public interest in the 79-year-old president’s health.
Trump’s physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, said the president continues to demonstrate strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurological health and remains fully capable of carrying out his duties as commander-in-chief.
“President Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function,” the memo stated.
According to the report, Trump continues to experience slight swelling in his lower legs, although doctors noted the condition has improved since last year. The bruising on his hands was described as benign and likely caused by frequent handshaking combined with his use of low-dose aspirin for cardiovascular prevention.
The memo did not mention the skin treatment Trump received on his neck earlier this year and made no reference to additional MRI scans following one conducted in October.
Shortly after his medical visit on Tuesday, Trump told reporters that “everything checked out perfectly.”
The report also noted that a comprehensive neurological examination found no concerns regarding mental status, depression, or anxiety.
Doctors advised Trump to continue focusing on preventive health measures, including increased physical activity, a healthy diet, and ongoing weight management.
According to the latest figures, Trump stands 6 feet 3 inches tall (190 cm) and weighs 238 pounds (108 kg).
Trump, who turns 80 in June, remains the oldest person ever sworn in as US president. Throughout his political career, he has frequently highlighted his energy and physical fitness, contrasting them with those of his predecessor, Joe Biden.
The latest medical update is expected to ease concerns among supporters while providing fresh insight into the health of one of the world’s most closely watched political figures.
