Donald Trump Health: 'Hand will have to be amputated'? Know what the doctors said after the pictures of Trump's terrible illness surfaced?

Donald Trump Health: New photos of US President Donald Trump with a large bruise on his right hand are going viral, rekindling speculation about his health and fuelling the 'Trump is dead' trend on social media. These concerns have emerged in the wake of Trump's previous health problems and reports of 'frequent bruises' on his hands.

Over the past year, the 79-year-old president, the oldest to ever take office, has also been seen with swollen ankles. And after months of covering up a large deep bruise with makeup, the president's right hand was seen uncovered on August 25, sparking new speculation.

Which disease is afflicting Trump?

Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a condition in which blood flow to the veins is reduced, leading to swelling and bruising. In a recent briefing, White House press secretary Caroline Levitt explained that doctors noticed "mild swelling" in his ankles during a check-up, which led to the diagnosis of CVI.

What did the President's physician say?

Dr. Sean Barbella, the president's physician, wrote in a letter that the bruises on the hand were "consistent with minor soft tissue irritation" from repeated handshakes and the use of aspirin (a common blood thinner prescribed for heart health).

What if the situation worsens?

However, experts warn that if the condition worsens, CVI can lead to serious complications. Doctors suggest that if the swelling increases further, it may lead to amputation. According to Mimmy Kwong, associate professor of vascular surgery at UC Davis Health, CVI is a common disease. About one in three adults in the United States are affected, and cases can range from mild to severe. The disease is more common in women and although it is most often seen in the elderly, it can affect people of all ages — including children and the elderly.

Foot Swelling Leads To Amputation

We usually notice swelling in the feet. As the swelling increases, it can lead to changes in the skin, such as thickening of the skin, swelling and dryness. As the condition of the disease worsens, sores may appear on the feet that may not heal and if these sores worsen, it may even lead to amputation of the foot.

Improper Veins Cause Severe Damage

"This happens when the veins in the body don't function properly. Usually, this happens in the legs or arms. Veins carry blood from the legs or arms to the heart. When they don't function properly, blood stagnates. This can lead to pain, swelling, palpitations, suffering, and in the most severe cases, scarring or loss of limbs," he said.