Donald Trump’s chronic venous insufficiency could lead to amputation, warns doctor
Washington: Concerns over US President Donald Trump’s health grew after medical experts warned that his recently diagnosed chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) could, if left untreated, lead to severe complications including unhealing leg wounds and even amputation.
Mimmie Kwong, associate professor of vascular surgery at UC Davis Health, explained that worsening CVI can cause persistent swelling, skin changes, and ultimately unhealing ulcers. “If they get worse it could lead to amputations,” she cautioned. Patients with CVI are also at higher risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Therapies to manage the condition include leg elevation, staying active, compression stockings, ablation techniques, phlebectomy, or chemical injections.
The White House has downplayed concerns, attributing Trump’s visible bruising to “frequent, forceful handshakes and the use of aspirin.” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said all medical reports show that Trump remains fit. White House physician Sean Barbarella described the President as being in “excellent condition,” noting only mild leg swelling and dismissing fears of heart, kidney, or systemic illness.
Speculation about Trump’s health intensified after images in July showed bruising and leg swelling, followed by viral rumors online claiming he was gravely ill. On August 30, Trump was photographed leaving the White House with his grandchildren to visit his Virginia golf club, quelling some of the speculation.
Vice President JD Vance, meanwhile, stated that he is ready to assume the presidency “in the event of a terrible tragedy,” further fueling political chatter around Trump’s condition.
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Woman murdered, domestic help found hanging in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): A 65-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death, while her 50-year-old male domestic help was found dead by hanging at her house, under Mico Layout police station limits here, police said on Sunday.
As per preliminary inquiry, the domestic help is suspected to have murdered the elderly woman before committing suicide, they said.
The incident came to light when the woman's husband returned from abroad early on Sunday. The woman's 27-year-old daughter was sleeping on the first floor room of the house when the incident happened.
A case has been registered, and investigation is on, police said, adding that they are investigating all angles, including any third party involvement.
Forensics and other technical teams have visited the spot, and autopsy reports will also come, they further said.
