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In reply to the discussion: Vascular dementia and Trump [View all]ancianita
(42,744 posts)20. Thanks. Yes, the obesity and junk food eating have also led to his chronic venous insufficiency (CVI),
cause swelling in the legs and ankles, aching, cramping, and skin discoloration; which can then lead to insufficient blood circulation and oxygenation above the heart level.
The White House physician saysTrump's condition is not life-threatening, and tests found no evidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), arterial disease, or heart failure. But I've never believed his physicians.
The other thing about old age is that one major "condition" like bad vein circulation can cause a cascade of breakdowns, and then, all of a sudden, that person can become physically and mentally dysfunctional.
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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