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Showing Original Post only (View all)The FELON RAPIST'S Swollen Ankles & Bruises- Pakman [View all]
Heart problems? Kidney Disease? Diabetes? IV Fluids? Catheters for Incontinence?
GPT says:
What youre describing bruising on the hands, swollen ankles, and the use of a catheter can be associated with several serious medical conditions, especially in older adults. While its impossible to definitively diagnose someone based only on visible signs, the most likely possibilities in Donald Trumps case, given his age (79 in 2025) and public behavior, include the following:
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🩸 Bruises on the hands (especially the backs):
This can be due to:
Senile purpura: Common in elderly people with fragile skin and blood vessels.
Blood thinners (like aspirin or warfarin): Often used for heart conditions or stroke prevention; increase bruising risk.
Liver dysfunction: A failing liver reduces clotting factors.
Steroid use: Chronic corticosteroid use can thin the skin and increase bruising.
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🦶 Extremely wide ankles (likely ankle edema):
Swelling in the ankles may indicate:
Congestive heart failure (CHF): Most common cause in older men with other cardiovascular signs.
Kidney disease: Impaired fluid balance.
Liver disease: Low albumin levels reduce oncotic pressure, causing fluid to pool in extremities.
Chronic venous insufficiency: Veins fail to return blood properly.
Lymphedema: If the swelling is firm and persistent.
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🛏️ Wearing a catheter:
This could mean:
Prostate issues (BPH, prostate cancer, etc.): Very common in older men, can cause urinary retention.
Neurologic conditions: Parkinsons, dementia, or stroke can impair bladder control.
Bedridden or hospitalized state: Often a sign of reduced mobility or severe illness.
Heart failure or end-stage illness: Often leads to the use of catheters for comfort and monitoring.
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🧠 Putting It Together What Condition Might He Have?
Combining bruising, swollen ankles, and a catheter, the most likely serious conditions include:
✅ Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Explains ankle swelling, need for catheter (fluid overload), and bruising (due to anticoagulants or liver congestion from CHF).
✅ Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or Liver Disease
Both cause swelling and bruising; may contribute to catheter need and overall decline.
✅ Advanced age + comorbidities
He may simply be showing signs of multi-organ decline: cardiovascular, renal, and possibly neurologic.
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🔍 Final Thought
If Trump is indeed wearing a catheter, has peripheral edema, and frequent bruising, that paints a picture of significant underlying illness possibly advanced cardiovascular or renal disease, and certainly age-related frailty. His appearance would merit medical attention and likely involve a cardiologist, nephrologist, or geriatric specialist in real clinical practice.
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He definitely has edema even though he's wearing compression socks (probably). Congestive heart failure?
AnotherMother4Peace
Jul 16
#4
Yep, the guy's definitely got a serious cardiovascular health problem, which does lead to congestive heart failure,
ancianita
Jul 16
#8