President Donald Trump was evaluated by the White House medical unit after swelling in his legs, the administration revealed on Thursday. The revelation comes after images of the president’s swollen ankles and bruising on his hand raised questions over the 79-year-old’s health.

In the effort of transparency, the president wanted me to share a note from his physician with all of you today,” Karoline Leavitt said at a press briefing.

The White House announced on Thursday that President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency.

Trump diagnosed with common vein condition; White House says tests show no signs of heart failure or serious illness. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

The White House said on Thursday that President Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that occurs when veins have trouble moving blood back to the heart. The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, announced the diagnosis while addressing swelling in Mr. Trump’s legs and bruising on his hand in recent weeks.

Because chronic congestive heart failure leads to such an accumulation, shiny legs may be a sign of a heart disorder. Similarly, venous disease can result in trapped blood in the legs, leading to ...

The White House said on Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump is experiencing swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his right hand, after photographs emerged of Trump with swollen ankles and makeup covering the afflicted part of his hand.

Because chronic congestive heart failure leads to such an accumulation, shiny legs may be a sign of a heart disorder. Similarly, venous disease can result in trapped blood in the legs, leading to ...

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to

This makes it difficult for your heart to pump blood throughout the body effectively. If you have heart failure, either your heart's lower chambers