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In reply to the discussion: Vascular dementia and Trump [View all]yardwork
(68,851 posts)4. Right. We can see many of his risk factors with our own eyes.
He is obese, delights in eating a very poor diet, and doesn't get much exercise. He doesn't drink but has been addicted to Adderall for decades.
We can guess that he has hypertension and high cholesterol. We don't know how well they might be controlled.
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I'm not a real doctor and I've never even played one on TV or in the movies. But do you mind if we get a second opinion?
marble falls
Oct 1
#7
He has a WH physician who gave a public report of his CVI in his legs, so maybe another is forthcoming because of
ancianita
Oct 1
#21
Thanks. Yes, the obesity and junk food eating have also led to his chronic venous insufficiency (CVI),
ancianita
Oct 1
#20
You may well be correct. Whatever it is, he recently has entered - or devolved into - a new stage
ms liberty
Oct 1
#22