Washington (AP)-White House Press Secretary Karolin Lewit on Thursday read a doctor’s letter about President Donald Trump, “He said that he had to remove health concerns about his ankles and a makeup covered with a makeup.
Lewit stated that Trump focused on “mild swelling” in his lower legs and was evaluated by the White House Medical Unit.
He said that tests have shown that “there is no evidence of” deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease “,” but in Trump “is” chronic venous insufficiency, “is a fairly common condition in older adults when small valves inside the veins that generally help in transferring blood against gravity, lose their ability to work properly.
Lewitt said that the issue is common in people above 70 years of age. Trump turned 79 last month.
People are often recommended to lose weight, walk for exercise and raise their feet from time to time, and some may be advised to wear compression stockings. Over time, severe cases can lead to complications including lower leg lesions called ulcers. Blood clots are one of the reasons, but Levit stated that it was tested for and they were rejected.
He also said that Trump’s hand injury that is covered by makeup is “consistent” with burning sensation and aspirin.
Lewitt said “President is in excellent health.”
He promised to make the doctor’s letter public.
Darlin Superville and Lauren Negard, Associated Press
