Donald Trump’s Medical Exam Reports Show How President's Health Has Changed
Summary
President Donald Trump is scheduled for a medical checkup at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, marking his fourth visit since returning to office last year. Past medical reports show changes in his health, including weight gain leading to an obesity classification, while officials maintain he is in good health.Key Facts
- President Trump will have a medical exam at Walter Reed, his fourth since January last year.
- He will turn 80 years old next month and was the oldest person elected U.S. president.
- Trump’s health has attracted attention due to photos showing bruised hands and swollen ankles.
- There is no rule that U.S. presidents must have yearly health exams or release the results.
- In January 2018, Trump’s first exam showed he weighed 239 pounds and was overweight by BMI standards.
- His cholesterol was high, and doctors planned to increase medication to lower his bad cholesterol levels.
- A cognitive test at that time showed no memory problems.
- By February 2019, Trump weighed 243 pounds and was classified as obese, though officials said he remained in good health.
- Routine tests showed normal liver, kidney, thyroid functions, and heart activity during the 2019 exam.
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