Donald Trump has chronic venous insufficiency - what is it?


The left foot and swollen ankle of US President Donald Trump, caused by CVI, are seen here as he met with Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the Oval Office on Wednesday (July 16, 2025). — AP

As Malaysia moves closer to becoming an aged nation by 2030, many adults over 60 are noticing leg discomfort, swelling and skin discolouration. 

These changes are often brushed off as part of growing old, but they may actually signal a medical condition that deserves attention: chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).

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