SAN FRANCISCO — President Donald Trump was examined by the White House medical unit and has chronic venous insufficiency, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday.

The health exam happened after photos of Trump, 79, with swollen ankles and a bruised hand sparked conversations about his health online. The photos were taken while the president was sitting and watching the FIFA World Cup earlier this week.

Leavitt said that Trump noticed “mild swelling” in his lower legs and was evaluated and the tests showed “no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease,” but that Trump has “chronic venous insufficiency," or pooling of blood in the legs.

As for the bruising on his hand? Leavitt said that the bruising on Trump’s hand covered up by makeup is “consistent”

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