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Donald Trump diagnosed with 'common' vein condition explaining his swollen legs

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during her weekly press briefing addressed media questions regarding the bruising on the President's hand and also swelling in his legs

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Donald Trump. Pic/AFP

Donald Trump. Pic/AFP

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with a 'common' vein conditions occurring in individuals over the age of 70. Leavitt during her weekly press briefing addressed media questions regarding the bruising on the President's hand and also swelling in his legs.

"In an effort of transparency, the President wanted me to share a note from his physician. In recent weeks, President Trump noted mild swelling in his lower legs. In keeping with routine medical care and an abundance of caution, this concern was thoroughly evaluated by the White House medical unit," she said.

"The President underwent comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies. Bilateral lower extremity venus doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venus insufficiency AB9 in common condition particularly in individuals over the age of 70," she said. Leavitt dismissed concerns of any other serious cardiac diseases or systemic illnesses after a series of laboratory testing of Trump concluded.

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