or save yourself the bother, and just assume that its another lie on top of a lie based on a lie -- the usual GOP propaganda screw job.

Finally, he got a home heathcare worker to come out
and treat the ulcer in one of his legs but it didn't
look to me that it helped all that much.

The main issue with it was pain.

Was this a common symptom for this condition? Others (without direct knowledge like your family) are suggesting less painful symptoms.

The area wasn't getting enough blood supply to heal the ulcer.

They tried some sort of procedure to widen the vein, but it
didn't work.

He was about 90 when this started.

Again, it is horrible to watch a parent suffer late in life. Sorry you had to deal with that.

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Lots of it. Forever.

Kinda like karma.

Biden didn't have it. LOL.

deep vein thrombosis. He really did have it, but he'd also been neglecting his health, and there was some indication that he was doing this to get sympathy or have an excuse to quit.

Maybe Trump will soon be claiming health issues as an excuse?

That mark on his hand is not from shaking hands. It sure looks like he had an IV in there.

can multi-task!!!!

'Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) can cause a range of symptoms, including leg pain, swelling, and skin changes. These symptoms often worsen when standing or sitting for long periods and improve when legs are elevated. Other common signs include varicose veins, skin discoloration, and ulcers, particularly around the ankles.'

"Acute" would mean sudden onset, no?

How long has he had it and if so how long have they covered up for it?

They’ll lie no matter what it is.

He could live for many years congestive heart failure.

I have no doubt they're covering up something that's way worse than what they're claiming.

Show us your medical records, motherfucker. The real ones, not the fake ones you strong-armed your doctors into writing, like you did with Dr. Boerstein.

There's little indication that he's had a heart attack (yet) but he's had Covid which can significantly weaken the heart, he's likely no longer taking the Ozempic (and is chunking up again), he has the urinary issues that usually indicate a steady stream of Lasix pills, and his age and diet are working against him. Most heart attacks anymore are survivable, IF you get prompt treatment, but he's a prime candidate at this point for either a major cardiac infarction or a stroke.

Swollen ankles and feet. But we've all seen that already.

Probably connected to some sort of renal disease, too.

However, people live with that for years quite often.

I doubt it's normal.

now what about the obvious mental issues?

in to Dr. Mary Trump, he has many mental issues. Not FIT TO BE IN OUR WH!!!

I've had that for decades. I get slight swelling in my ankles and rubbing my calves can hurt. I'm supposed to wear compression socks but I don't. My heart and kidneys are fine.

That ain't what Trump has. Or rather, maybe he's got that but he's got a LOT more than that going on!

I should lose some weight but it's quite minor in my case.

Or two.

10 slices of velveeta, five patties, and a tub of mayonnaise....

For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, oh, and ten potatoes worth of fries washed down with a large diet coke.

The press is so complicit in Trump's decline.

They won't say what or why, but they agree he has 5 months left in office.

Works for me.

I was so convinced that covid was going to take him out.

Let's see how the tarot folks do.

Ongoing...

Like he did with covid. Still blaming the bandaged hand on "handshakes". Uh huh.

If the blood flow to your extremities is compromised it's not unlikely the blood floe to your head is compromised.

But the marmalade shartcannon won't have this if he'd parked his golf cart years ago walked his eighteen holes like the pros are required to do.

"Just like you libs to pile on with attacks when a man is sick and needs your sympathy. Please respect the man's history of sexual assault, pedophilia, income tax evasion, casino hustling, draft dodging, business cheating, adultery, and continually BEARING FALSE WITNESS. Just forget about all that. Show some courtesy, you pointy-headed, do-gooder libs, and forget all that shit. Instead, focus on how nice the White House concrete garden/parking lot is now, or something else equally uplifting." - G.O.P.

Horse Chestnut extract really helped. So does exercise. i wear compression socks on long drives and airplanes.

Donald, if you are reading this, I hate your guts and would like to piss on your grave, so consider the source.

You should instead take daily intravenous bleach, daily dose of vermectin and consume at least one Big Mac everyday. And stop taking those awful meds your doctors give you. Add some hemlock to your burger in place of the lettuce.

That’s all.

Especially if there's more to the story.

Asking for a friend...

while everyone stands around him.

Chronic Penous Insufficiency.

Something with semi-matching symptoms that can be portrayed as "common" or "benign".

Whatever.

what else????? He has more going on than that! The SF!!!!

Swelling and bruising in the legs and ankles can be a potential aftereffect of COVID-19, though it's not always a direct result. It's crucial to consult with a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment, as this could also be related to other underlying conditions

malaise, he had it pretty bad too. He couldn't even breathe when he ripped off his mask. He went onto the veranda at the WH his last term.

but he can die quickly too. I REALLY DON'T CARE DO YOU?

a health professional, but could be from IV insertion. Too bad he has the very best healthcare when he's taking away from so many others who need it.

I hope whatever he has, he will suffer from it. Really.

Complications of Late/Tertiary Syphilis:
Cardiovascular Syphilis: This can lead to aortic aneurysms and aortic valve disease.
Neurosyphilis: This can affect the brain and spinal cord, potentially causing meningitis, stroke, paralysis, vision or hearing loss, and cognitive decline.
Gummatous Syphilis: This involves the formation of gummas, which are destructive, localized lesions that can affect various organs.

Nor for him. For everyone who he has hurt.

…but my husbands first sign of stage 4 prostate cancer was grossly distended lower legs. He went to the doctor and unfortunately instead of looking for an underlying cause for the swelling they had him buy a cumbersome machine that rhythmically compressed his legs. Didn’t work. The underlying cancer was not discovered until he had a routine PSA test at his annual physical.

Whatever Trump has, I don’t believe that it’s as simple and benign as chronic venous insufficiency. It may start there, but I doubt that it ends there.

he should have been diagnosed long before swelling got that bad. And I expect he was, if he’s been getting physicals at all. They released it now because it’s pretty common and it’s a great pretense of honesty.

The hand bruise, now, that has nothing to do with CVI.

In the near future there will be a big surprise that no one saw coming

which is probably true as well. But that's Melania's problem to deal with