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JUST IN…Trump received MRI at Walter Reed. What health conditions has he been diagnosed with?…See more ⤵️ ⤵️

President Donald Trump said on Oct. 27 that he received an MRI earlier this month.

Trump went to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Oct. 10 for what he called his “semi-annual physical.” He had already had a physical in April.

Speaking with reporters on Air Force One on his way to Japan, Trump was asked if he received an MRI during his doctor’s visit.

“I did, I got an MRI, it was perfect,” Trump said, adding that the reporter would need to ask the doctors for the reason why he underwent MRI testing. “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… I wouldn’t run…The doctor said some of the best reports for the age.”

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What is an MRI?
MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It creates detailed images and is used for looking at soft tissues within the body.

When did Trump go to Walter Reed?
Trump went to Walter Reed for a physical on April 11. The president was found to be in excellent health and his high cholesterol was well-controlled, according to a report by White House physician U.S. Navy Captain Sean Barbabella.

Trump went again on Oct. 10, where he received “advanced imaging, lab testing and preventative assessments.” He also got the flu and COVID-19 booster shots. Barbabella said Trump remains in “excellent overall health,” according to the White House.

What health condition has Trump already been diagnosed with?
Earlier this summer, the White House announced Trump has a common vascular disease, but tests did not find evidence of more serious conditions.

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt gave an update on the results of the president’s health tests on July 17 following media speculation about his visible symptoms, like hand bruising and swelling in his lower legs.

She said he was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency or CVI, which occurs when leg veins fail to send blood back to the heart properly. That can lead to swelling in the legs.

According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 150,000 new patients are diagnosed with the condition each year. An estimated 10% to 35% of adults have chronic venous insufficiency in the United States.

The bruising on the back of his hand was caused by frequent handshaking and aspirin, the White House previously said.

Contributing: Joey Garrison, Marc Ramirez, Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY

Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@gannett.com. Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @kinseycrowley.bsky.social.