The White House released a memo on Friday from President Donald Trump's physician, Dr Sean Barbabella, stating that the president remains in 'excellent health' despite experiencing 'lower leg swelling' and 'benign' hand bruising. The memo, dated Tuesday, follows Trump's fourth hospital visit in his second presidency.
Dr Barbabella's memo notes that Trump's leg swelling has improved from last year, while the hand bruising is described as 'common' and 'consistent with minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking in the setting of aspirin use for cardiovascular prevention'. The memo asserts that Trump is 'fully fit to carry out all duties' of the presidency.
Trump, who turns 80 on 14 June and is the oldest person ever elected to the White House, made his most recent visit to Walter Reed national military medical center on Tuesday. The White House has repeatedly had to detail the president's health conditions after photographs revealed swollen ankles, bruised hands and a blotchy neck over the past year.
Dr Barbabella's memo also reported that Trump's cardiac function is normal, and a comprehensive neurological examination showed normal mental status, including screenings for depression and anxiety. The president's height is recorded as 6ft 3in and weight as 238lbs, with preventive counselling provided on diet, exercise and weight loss.
