{"id":48874,"date":"2018-01-20T13:23:52","date_gmt":"2018-01-20T21:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/?p=48874"},"modified":"2018-01-20T13:23:52","modified_gmt":"2018-01-20T21:23:52","slug":"trumps-health-excellent-has-no-cognitive-issues-white-house-doctor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siliconeer.com\/current\/trumps-health-excellent-has-no-cognitive-issues-white-house-doctor\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump\u2019s Health Excellent, Has No Cognitive Issues: White House Doctor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Physician to President Donald Trump, Dr. Ronny Jackson speaks during the daily White House press briefing at the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Jan. 16, in Washington, DC. Dr. Jackson discussed the details of President Trump\u2019s physical check-up from last week.\u00a0 (Alex Wong\/Getty Images)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Donald Trump has shown no abnormal signs following a cognitive test and is in \u201cexcellent\u201d health, the White House physician said, Jan. 16, after the 71-year-old President underwent his first medical check-up amidst speculation about his mental abilities, writes Lalit K. Jha.<\/b><\/p>\n

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\u201cI have no concerns about his cognitive ability or neurological functions,\u201d Navy Rear Admiral Dr. Ronny Jackson told reporters at an extraordinary press conference at the White House, Jan. 16, after Trump\u2019s first physical examination as U.S. President.<\/p>\n

The medical examination took place amid questions about his mental fitness for office, spurred by the publication of a damaging book that suggested Trump\u2019s own aides worry about his stability.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll clinical data indicates that the president is currently very healthy, and that he will remain so for the duration of his presidency… the president\u2019s overall health is excellent,\u201d said Jackson.<\/p>\n

Jackson said the three-hour examination of Trump conducted by military doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Jan. 12, had gone \u201cexceptionally well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jackson said that Trump asked him to conduct a cognitive test on him, even though it was not required by law.<\/p>\n

\u201cA cognitive screening exam using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment was normal, with a score of 30 over 30,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

This exam is conducted in older patients for cognitive disorders like Alzheimer disease.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no indication whatsoever that he has any cognitive issues. And, on a day-to-day basis it has been my experience that the president\u2014is very sharp, he is very articulate when he speaks to me. And, I have never known him to repeat himself around me,\u201d Jackson said.<\/p>\n

Asked about a much-discussed episode in which the president seemed to slur his words during a televised speech in December about the Middle East, Jackson said it might had been caused by Sudafed, a medicine for nasal congestion.<\/p>\n

In response to speculation that the president has mental health problems, Jackson said, \u201cIn my opinion, that\u2019s just tabloid psychiatry.\u201d<\/p>\n

Trump attempted to clarify matters about his mental abilities by tweeting that he was a \u201cvery stable genius\u201d.<\/p>\n

The doctor also said Trump showed \u201cexcellent cardiac results … from a stress test\u201d performed on the president last week.<\/p>\n

Jackson said that Trump, who weighs 108 kgs and stands 6 feet 3 inches tall, \u201cwould like to lose … 10 to 15 pounds.\u201d<\/p>\n

At his weight and height, the president is borderline obese.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe president has acknowledged he\u2019d be healthier if he lost a few pounds,\u201d Jackson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe continues to enjoy the significant long-term cardiac and overall health benefits that come from a lifetime of abstinence from tobacco and alcohol,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Based on the blood profile and other health parameters, Jackson said he has recommended diet and exercise plan for the president for weight loss.<\/p>\n

Jackson said Trump has agreed to get rid of 4.5-6 kg of body fat in the next one year by combining diet, exercise and medication.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has a history of elevated cholesterol, and is currently on a low dose of Crestor. In order to further reduce his cholesterol level and further decreases his cardiac risk, we will increase the dose of this particular medication,\u201d Jackson said.<\/p>\n

Apart from this, Trump has no problems in vision, head, ears, nose, and throat.<\/p>\n

When a reporter asked him how Trump managed to be in such good health despite eating junk food and taking diet coke, the doctor attributed this to his genes.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s called genetics. Some people have just great genes.<\/p>\n

You know, I told the president that if he had healthier diet over the last 20 years, he might live to be 200 years old. He has incredible genes I just assume,\u201d Jackson said.<\/p>\n

He said that while Trump \u201cdoesn\u2019t have a daily exercise regiment,\u201d Trump \u201chas a lot of energy, a lot of stamina.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve never seen the president stressed out about too much. I would just assume has led to some of his success over the years, he has a very unique ability to just get up in the morning and reset,\u201d the doctor said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would say he sleeps four to five hours a night, and he\u2019s probably been that way his whole life. That\u2019s probably one of the reasons why he\u2019s been successful,\u201d the doctor said.<\/p>\n

The White House chefs, Jackson said, are now cooking for him a much healthier diet.<\/p>\n

Overall, Jackson said he was impressed by the president s health, saying tests revealed no evidence of cancer, lung problems, diabetes or joint problems. Tests of the liver, kidney and thyroid were all normal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Physician to President Donald Trump, Dr. Ronny Jackson speaks during the daily White House press briefing at the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Jan. 16, in Washington, DC. Dr. Jackson discussed the details of President Trump\u2019s physical check-up from last week.\u00a0 (Alex Wong\/Getty Images) Donald Trump has shown no abnormal signs…<\/p>\n

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