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According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CVI is fairly common, with an estimated 25 million Americans currently dealing with the condition. It occurs when the patient’s leg veins aren’t functioning correctly, and once blood reaches the lower extremities, there’s difficulty sending it back up to the heart.
Symptoms include cramping legs, varicose veins, and discolored skin. A healthy lifestyle can help mitigate symptoms, so making changes to your diet and exercise can be beneficial.
The White House hasn’t explained how Trump is aiding the new ailments, but it could be as simple as medication or surgery if it’s advanced too far.
The previously mentioned skin discoloration has also been observed on his hand and is often covered up with makeup. Barbabella just explained it away as “minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.”
The letter concludes that 79-year-old “President Trump remains in excellent health.”
See how social media is reacting to Trump’s diagnosis below.
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President Trump Diagnosed With Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Social Media Goes Too Far
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