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Web desk(National Times)- United States President Donald Trump\u2019s doctor said he was in \u201cexcellent health\u201d but advised him to lose weight, according to a memo released on Friday after the 79-year-old underwent a routine medical check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPresident Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function,\u201d said Trump\u2019s doctor, US Navy Captain Sean Barbabella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPreventative counseling was provided, including guidance on diet, recommendation to take a low-dose aspirin, increased physical activity, and continued weight loss.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three-page memo provides an overview of Trump\u2019s physical examination and diagnostic testing<\/a> conducted at Walter Reed Medical Hospital near Washington on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barbabella said Trump was \u201cfully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump, who turns 80 next month, is on three medications, two of which are designated for cholesterol control and the third being aspirin for \u201ccardiac prevention\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standing at six foot three inches (191 cm) tall, Trump\u2019s weight increased to 238 pounds (108 kilogrammes) from his publicly released weight of 224 pounds (101.6kg) from his last full annual medical in April last year<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The check-up was Trump\u2019s third medical examination since returning to office last year and follows mounting speculation about health issues, including bruising on his hands and apparent sleepiness during meetings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barbabella\u2019s memo cited Trump\u2019s \u201cslight lower leg swelling \u2026 with improvement from last year\u201d and continued hand bruising, described as \u201ccommon,\u201d \u201cbenign\u201d and \u201cconsistent with minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking in the setting of aspirin use for cardiovascular prevention\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The memo did not address the reason for skin treatment in March on the president\u2019s neck and did not indicate he underwent another magnetic resonance imaging exam, as he did in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday\u2019s memo said the president\u2019s overall cardiac function is normal and that \u201ca comprehensive neurological examination demonstrated normal mental status,\u201d including screenings for depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trump for his part said the exam went \u201cPERFECTLY\u201d in a post on his Truth Social platform shortly after the appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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