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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Bengaluru family attempts to send man in 'parcel' to protest high bus fares ahead of Ugadi, Ramzan
Bengaluru, Mar 18 (PTI): A family allegedly attempted to send an elderly man in a "parcel" through a courier service in protest against high bus fares ahead of Ugadi and Eid-ul-Fitr, police said on Wednesday.
The incident occurred in the Vyalikaval area of central Bengaluru on Tuesday evening, they said.
According to police, the family approached a private courier centre claiming they wanted to parcel the man as a symbolic message to the public over rising fares in both private and government buses.
Startled by the request, the courier staff alerted the police.
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During the inquiry, the elderly man's daughter said the act was staged as a protest and to create a social media reel. As part of the stunt, the family had placed the elderly man inside a gunny sack, a senior police officer said.
Police said the situation turned serious when the man experienced breathing difficulties inside the sack. Subsequently, the family apologised to the police and the public for their actions.
The officials warned that the act could have endangered the man's life and attracted serious legal consequences.
"No legal action was taken against them. However, the family was let off with a warning after issuing a video apology and were strictly cautioned against such dangerous stunts in the future, the officer added.
