US President Donald Trump remains in excellent health despite experiencing slight lower leg swelling and minor hand bruising, according to a medical report released by the White House on Friday.
The memo, written by White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella following Trump’s examination on Tuesday, stated that the 79-year-old president remains fully capable of carrying out his duties.
“President Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function,” Barbabella wrote.
The physician added that Trump is “fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.”
Trump underwent the examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, his third visit to the facility in 13 months. The visit drew attention after recent photographs showed swollen ankles, bruised hands and a blotchy neck, prompting questions about the president’s health.
Following the appointment, Trump told reporters that “everything checked out perfectly.”
Barbabella’s report noted that Trump continues to experience “slight lower leg swelling … with improvement from last year” and ongoing hand bruising, which he described as “common,” “benign” and “consistent with minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking in the setting of aspirin use for cardiovascular prevention.”
The memo did not explain treatment Trump received for a skin condition on his neck in March and did not indicate whether he underwent another magnetic resonance imaging scan, as he did in October.
Trump, who turns 80 in June, was the oldest person to assume the US presidency. He has frequently contrasted his fitness and energy levels with those of his predecessor, Joe Biden, who left office last year at age 82 after facing scrutiny over his ability to serve.
According to the report, the president’s cardiac function remains normal and “a comprehensive neurological examination demonstrated normal mental status,” including screenings for depression and anxiety.
“Preventive counseling was provided, including guidance on diet, recommendation to take a low-dose aspirin, increased physical activity, and continued weight loss,” the memo said.
The report also stated that Trump is 6 feet 3 inches (190 cm) tall and weighs 238 pounds (108 kg).
Faridah Abdulkadiri
