Chronic Venous Insufficiency Disease

Current Context: Recently, the White House confirmed that President Donald Trump, 79, was diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency after noticing mild swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his hands.

 About Chronic Venous Insufficiency

• A condition where veins in the legs fail to return blood properly to the heart due to damaged vein valves, causing blood pooling and pressure build‑up.
• Affects about 1 in 20 adults, especially those over 70 years, overweight, or with a history of prolonged standing or vein damage.

 Symptoms and Diagnosis

• Common signs: leg swelling, aching, skin discoloration, flaky skin, varicose veins. No ulcers or serious complications in this case.
• Diagnosis made via Doppler ultrasound of leg veins and an echocardiogram, which ruled out deep vein thrombosis, arterial disease, heart or kidney problems.
• Management : The condition is benign and manageable with everyday treatments.