White House Physician: Trump Has Common Circulatory Condition

but men over 50 commonly develop it too. Standing or sitting for long periods raises the risk.

Vascular surgeon Dr. Niten Singh explained it simply. Thin-walled leg veins have valves that prevent blood from rushing downward. Over time, those valves can malfunction.

Most cases stay mild with basic care. Doctors rarely see serious problems when treated early.

How Trump Manages the Condition
The White House says Trump feels no pain from CVI. He keeps a packed schedule of rallies, meetings, and briefings. Leavitt noted he works “around the clock” without issues.

Standard treatments for CVI include:

Compression stockings to improve circulation