In response to growing concern over President Donald Trump's health, the White House this week provided a clear update.

Frequent speculation on the president's bruising and swollen legs was addressed, confirming that the symptoms were benign and caused by age and daily activities, as Fox News reports.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt recently tackled questions about Trump’s health, highlighting noticeable bruising on his hands and swelling in his legs. These features led to public concern about the president's well-being.

Health evaluation yields diagnosis

Trump was evaluated by the White House Medical Unit after he reported mild swelling in his lower legs. This comprehensive health check-up included a variety of tests, such as diagnostic vascular studies and a complete blood count.

The medical team diagnosed Trump with chronic venous insufficiency but ruled out serious conditions like deep vein thrombosis, arterial disease, heart failure, renal impairment, or any systemic illness.

Additionally, an echocardiogram showed that his cardiac structure and function were normal.

Leavitt’s revelations came amid heightened scrutiny after Trump was seen with swollen legs at the FIFA Club World Cup final and bruised hands during a diplomatic meeting with the prime minister of Bahrain.

Clarification on bruising provided

Addressing the bruised hands, Leavitt explained that it was caused by frequent handshaking combined with regular aspirin intake, typical in cardiovascular prevention regimens.

This clarification aimed to lessen the public's growing conjecture about the president's health.

Furthermore, in a gesture towards transparency, Leavitt shared insights from a note by Trump's physician.

The statement detailed the president's health status and the findings of his recent medical tests, asserting his excellent health condition.

Last April, Navy Capt. Sean P. Barbabella, Trump's White House physician, had also released a medical report confirming the president's robust health. This included a detailed rundown of Trump's vital statistics.

Answering media questions

"I know that many in the media have been speculating about bruising on the president's hand and also swelling in the president's legs," Leavitt stated, addressing the media's concerns head-on. She emphasized the commitment to transparency in dealing with these public speculations.

"So, in the effort of transparency, the president wanted me to share a note from his physician with all of you today," Leavitt continued, reinforcing the White House's approach to clarifying health-related matters publicly.

"In recent weeks, President Trump noted mild swelling in his lower legs," Leavitt recounted. She added that Trump had undergone a comprehensive examination to find the cause and ensure his health was not at risk.

Focus on transparency evident

"Importantly, there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease," Leavitt highlighted, dispelling some of the more serious concerns that had circulated. This was part of the broader White House effort to reassure the public about the president’s health.

Leavitt also mentioned, "Additionally, recent photos of the president have shown minor bruising on the back of his hand. This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin."

A formal health memo released by the White House and the accompanying remarks by Navy Capt. Sean P. Barbabella echoed the message that "President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function."