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CVI is common among older adults, but requires a thorough checkup to rule out more serious causes of leg swelling

Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House said on Thursday, after he noticed swelling in his legs.

Chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI, happens when veins in the legs cannot properly carry blood back to the heart. That can lead to blood pooling in the lower legs. In addition to swelling, usually around the feet and ankles, symptoms can include legs that are achy, heavy-feeling or tingly, and varicose veins. Severe cases could trigger leg sores known as ulcers.

Doctors must rule out serious causes of leg swelling, such as heart problems, kidney disease or blood clots.

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[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 19 points 3 days ago

I just changed Web MD. They say it's a "distraction from the fact Trump raped kids".

[–] tacosanonymous@mander.xyz 23 points 3 days ago

I hear it’s the disease you get when you are trying to distract everyone from the fact that you are suppressing evidence that you and your friends raped kids.

[–] MantisToboggon@lazysoci.al 35 points 3 days ago (1 children)

it's being old and fat as shit.

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago

Hate when that happens.

[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 26 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] FerretyFever0@fedia.io 6 points 3 days ago

Tbf, I don't think he gave it to himself on purpose lol. He more than deserves it.

[–] Wazowski@lemmy.world 18 points 3 days ago

Wishing him the very worst.

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 14 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Doctors must rule out serious causes of leg swelling, such as heart problems, kidney disease or blood clots.

Was thinking it could be congestive heart failure.

[–] timbuck2themoon@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I mean, it very well still can be. Do you trust any info this admin puts out?

I lean towards them slow rolling this. He's probably got CHF and definitely dementia.

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 1 points 2 days ago

Trust is a strong word. CHF and dementia are deadly, but you can live with it for decades.

[–] regedit@feddit.online 2 points 3 days ago

I'm just thinking it can't come soon enough, whatever it is!

[–] SaltSong@startrek.website 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Insufficiently painful is what it is.

[–] burgerpocalyse@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

just tell me if its terminal or not, I have to place the bet on polymarket in ten minutes

[–] altkey@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 3 days ago

Party-bound, seeking clout, eating shit, getting clot

Orange moron | took a loan | dummy struggles | to afford

Let them cut your swole feet, Let the maggots have a feast

You can't run but to meet, all dead bastards on the list.

(Done) The forty-filth (x4)