A recent medical checkup of President Donald Trump revealed that mild swelling he had noticed in his lower legs was “chronic venous insufficiency,” a common medical condition among the elderly. CVI, as it’s abbreviated, is due to pooling of blood in the veins.

The White House announced on Thursday that President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). The announcement followed growing public speculation over visible swelling in the president's legs and bruises on his hands.

On July 17, the White House announced that President Donald Trump was diagnosed with a condition called chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.According to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt,