Trump says he received an MRI during trip to Walter Reed Medical Center

CNN President Donald Trump stated that he received an MRI scan during a newest trip to Walter Reed National Military Health Center marking the first time he has provided a reason for his second health exam this year and raising new questions about the president s healthcare I did I got an MRI It was perfect Trump reported reporters aboard Air Force One Monday I gave you the full results We had an MRI and the machine you know the whole thing and it was perfect he added Trump who at is one of the oldest presidents in US history declined to say why he received the MRI during the Walter Reed visit earlier this month telling reporters to ask the doctors The president claimed that his doctors offered reporters a very conclusive document of the exam but the White House has not previously disclosed the reason for his strange second visit a departure from the traditional presidential cadence of a single comprehensive exam per year I think they gave you a very conclusive nobody has ever given you reports like I gave you And if I didn t think it was going to be good either I would let you know negatively I wouldn t run I d do something But the physician stated a few of the best reports for the age several of the best reports they ve ever seen he stated This summer the White House disclosed that Trump was examined for swelling in his legs and has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition in which valves inside certain veins don t work the way they should which can allow blood to pool or collect in the veins About people are diagnosed with it each year and the liability goes up with age Effects can include swelling in the lower legs or ankles aching or cramping in the legs varicose veins pain or skin changes Healing may involve medication or in later stages medicinal procedures Trump has also faced scrutiny over regular bruising on his right hand that he s appeared at times to cover up with heavy makeup The White House physician Dr Sean Barbabella has attributed it to a combination of frequent handshaking and aspirin use which can increase bruising