Trump's Diagnosis: Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)

 

U.S. President Donald Trump Seen in a recent photo.

BY C STONE | STONE NEWS NETWORK ||| WASHINGTON, D.C.

U.S. President Donald Trump was diagnosed with DVI or Chronic Venous Insufficiency disease. The disease can occur in many people as they age, and as a result, can significantly impair blood flow returning back to the heart.

from mycleavelandclinic.org:

Symptoms and Causes

Chronic venous insufficiency causes many symptoms in your legs and feet. The symptoms may get worse, or you may notice new symptoms, as your condition progresses.

What are the signs and symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency?

Chronic venous insufficiency signs and symptoms include:

• Achy or tired legs.
• Burning, tingling or “pins and needles” sensation in your legs.
• Cramping in your legs at night.
• Discolored skin that looks reddish-brown.
• Edema (swelling) in your lower legs and ankles, especially after standing a while or at the end of the day.
• Flaking or itching skin on your legs or feet.
• Full or heavy feeling in your legs.
• Leathery-looking skin on your legs.
• Ulcers (open sores), usually near your ankles. If they’re very painful, they may be infected.
• Varicose veins.

Severe edema in your lower leg can cause scar tissue to develop. This scar tissue traps fluid in your tissues. Your calf may feel large and hard to the touch. When this happens, your skin is more vulnerable to persistent ulcers.

You may not have all of these issues at once. Instead, you may only have one or two. Your signs and symptoms depend on how far your condition has progressed.

I've known several people who suffered from this disease and it is not pretty. You can easily bleed a tremendous amount by the smallest scratches. Because patients are also on blood thinners, it can make a small cut into a major problem for the person.

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