US President Donald Trump's visit to a dentist in Florida over the weekend has reignited discussions about his health. While past presidents have opted for the White House's on-site clinic, Trump went for a local dentist instead, a choice he made previously in January.
Trump's Dentist Visit Triggers Concern
Concern for the health of the President, set to turn 80 next month, was further fueled by a social media post by Nancy Mace, representative for South Carolina, where she wrote, "Pray for President Trump."
Her sudden post came after the news that Trump had left his Jupiter golf club in Florida for a dentist appointment.
The White House, in a press pool reported: "President Trump is going to a scheduled dental appointment at his local dentist in Florida", The NewsWeek reported.
Republican strategist Cheri Jacobus also wondered about the timing of the President's appointment and what "caused him to suddenly leave his golf course?" Jacobus also questioned the White House for hiding Trump's health status.
However, there has been no statement from Trump's office, family, or verified government channels confirming any medical emergency or surgical procedure as of now.
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Trump's Health Issues
It is not the first time that Trump has been the subject of numerous health-related scrutiny - ranging from his mental state to visible bruising around his hands.
While there remains no official medical update on the discoloration in Trump's hand, Dr. Amit Prakash Singh, Consultant - Internal Medicine at the CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, told HealthandMe that there are possible underlying causes that can result in hand discoloration. He noted that the condition may be due to:
- Bruising (bleeding under the skin)
- Low oxygen or poor circulation
- Swelling (fluid buildup in tissues)
- Infection or inflammation
Media reports also expressed concern over Trump's swollen ankles, which were photographed again during his weekend trip to Florida.
On Saturday, Trump was photographed with his son, Donald Trump Jr. His swollen ankles visible in the photos are likely the result of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), which he was diagnosed with last July.
"CVI damages those valves, causing blood to pool in your legs. This increases pressure in your leg veins and causes symptoms like swelling and ulcers," according to the Cleveland Clinic.
In January, Trump told the Wall Street Journal that he'd tried using compression socks to help treat the issue but stopped because he "didn't like them."
Trump has also made some unusual medical choices in the past. Most notable is his use of aspirin. Trump takes 325 milligrams of aspirin every day, according to the Daily Beast. That's four times the doctor-recommended dosage.
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Trumps' Dipping Image Among Americans
Meanwhile, nearly 60 per cent of Americans are questioning whether or not Trump is healthy enough to serve in the Oval Office, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll.
In addition to dissatisfaction over Trump's leadership on the Iran war, economy, and inflation, a growing share of Americans are also questioning the President's mental acuity for the position.
Nearly 6 in 10 say he does not have the mental sharpness, while 55 percent say he is not in good enough physical health to serve effectively.
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