Biden’s doctor says US President is in good health and fit to perform his duties

President of the United States at the age of 81, Joe BidenHe is in good health and fit to perform his duties, although in the past year he has had to incorporate a machine into his daily routine to treat sleep apnea, which he uses every night.

According to the annual report published by the official physician to the President, Kevin O’ConnorBiden is “feeling well and this year’s physical examination found no new concerns.”

The medical report sent to the White House and provided to the press by a spokesperson said, “President Biden is a healthy, active and strong 81-year-old man who is in great condition to successfully perform the functions of the presidency.” , Karin Jean-Pierre,

Like every year, the Democratic president, who is seeking re-election in the November elections, underwent a thorough physical examination and a doctor reviewed his medical history.

Multiple consultations were held with specialists in optometrists, dentistry, foot, ankle and spine orthopedics, physiotherapy, neurology, sleep medicine, cardiology, radiology and dermatology.

The main change Biden has made to his daily routine, O’Connor details, is gold machineWhich pumps air under pressure into the airways, for the treatment of positive airway pressure (PAP).

The President has been experiencing symptoms associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for years.

Although he improved significantly after his nose surgery, “given the importance of efficient sleep for anyone, even more so for a senior executive”, it was decided to study sleep after which the machine was recommended. .

The doctor also recalls that on March 3, 2023, it was revealed that a skin lesion had been removed from the President’s chest during last year’s annual health assessment. It was not basal cell carcinoma., “That injury did not require any additional treatment,” he said.

The doctor says another incident that happened last year was a dental emergency that was treated in June.

The medical report detailed the president’s health, including “occasional symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux,” which may contribute to the “occasional cough” that the president frequently experienced.

Regarding his motor skills, Dr. O’Connor says his gait “remains stiff, but not worse than last year.”

The report stated that an “extremely detailed” neurological examination confirmed no findings. neurological disorders Symptoms of central cerebellum or other types, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, or ascending lateral sclerosis, or cervical myelopathy.

The report concludes that the Bidens, “happily married for 46 years,” do not use any tobacco products, do not drink alcohol, and continue to exercise at least five days a week.

She weighs 178 pounds (80.7 kg) and is 72 inches (1.82 m) tall with a body mass index of 24.1.

Although the publication of this annual report is routine, it comes at a time when Biden’s health and his ability to run for re-election as the Democratic nominee are being strongly questioned.

One allegation was made in the report of the special counsel investigating Biden last month misuse of classified documents He told that the President’s memory has become very bad.

According to polls, his advancing age is worrying voters and could lead to a decline in his votes in the November 5 elections, when he is expected to face the former Republican president. Donald Trump (2017-2021), who is just three and a half years younger than him.

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