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.

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.

The White House on Thursday said President Trump underwent medical testing due to “mild swelling” in his legs, unveiling a vein condition that is common in those over 70. In a press

The White House says President Trump had a recent medical checkup after he noticed 'mild swelling' in his lower legs.

B IRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC) - The White House Press Secretary confirmed Thursday that President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. It comes after doctors examined Trump for leg swelling.

President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, as per the White House physician - here's what we know about the extent of his condition

According to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Trump, who is 79, was diagnosed following an ultrasound of his legs; he does not have complications of the condition, such as deep vein thrombosis, and an echocardiogram indicated that he has normal cardiac structure and function.

US President Donald Trump, 79, has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a condition affecting leg veins. The White House clarified that the diagnosis followed a vascular evaluation prompted by leg swelling and hand bruising.

Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.), the only practicing physician in Congress, said during a Thursday interview that President Trump’s recent diagnosis will not “deter him from his job.”  “As far as the