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Trump during a health check: speculation about his leg veins!
US President Donald Trump has an annual health check-up at Walter Reed Hospital on October 9, 2025.
Trump during a health check: speculation about his leg veins!
How is Donald Trump's health? On Friday, the US President will have an annual routine health check at Walter Reed Hospital, as Schwarzälder Bote reported. This check also includes a meeting with military personnel, as spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confirmed. However, details about the specific content of the upcoming check were not disclosed.
Back in April, Trump had a detailed annual physical at the same hospital, during which the results of his blood samples were made public. In her current announcement, Leavitt left it unclear how this routine check differs from last year's examination.
Chronic venous insufficiency and other health issues
In July, it was revealed that Trump suffers from chronic venous insufficiency, a common disease of the leg veins, particularly in older people. At 79, the president is in an age group more susceptible to such ailments. Leavitt explained that Trump noticed "mild swelling" in the lower area of his legs, which led to further examination. This insufficiency is not life-threatening - a relief for many of his supporters.
Recent laboratory tests have not detected any signs of deep vein thrombosis, arterial disease, heart failure or renal dysfunction. All of his values are within the normal range, which is certainly important for the public perception of Trump's health. A specialist also ruled out surgery as necessary.
Bruises and speculation
The rumor mill was recently bubbling over a bruise on Trump's right hand, which was often covered up with make-up during public appearances. Leavitt explained that the bruise was caused by frequent handshaking and taking aspirin, which Trump takes as a precaution. This statement could help dispel speculation about Trump's health, which is important in the political arena, especially with the upcoming 2024 elections.
Trump, who has discussed the health of his political rival Joe Biden in the past, expressed concerns about his mental state and called for investigations into Biden's entourage. The debate about the health of the two leading figures remains not only a personal but also a political issue that will certainly be a topic of conversation.
While preparations for Trump's health check may be stalled, it remains to be seen what information the public can expect under the "routine physical" formula.