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struggle4progress

(119,636 posts)
Wed Oct 16, 2024, 11:57 AM 18 hrs ago

Harris releases medical records

By Mary Kekatos
October 15, 2024, 7:43 PM

... On Saturday, the White House released a summary of Harris' health status and medical history written by her physician, Dr. Joshua Simmons.

He said Harris has a history of seasonal allergies, with the most common symptoms being rhinitis and conjunctivitis, and urticaria, also known as hives. Simmons listed at least three over-the-counter and prescription medications Harris uses to treat her symptoms, which have never been "severe."

Simmons detailed Harris' most recent physical exam, which was in April 2024. He said the results were "unremarkable." The doctor also said he found her routine bloodwork was "unremarkable," though he noted that her Vitamin D levels were "in the insufficient range."

Simmons also noted that the vice president has a family history of colon cancer -- her mother died from colon cancer in 2009 -- but no personal history of other conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, neurological disorders, cancer or osteoporosis ...

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/trump-harris-medical-records-after-vp-releases-doctors/story?id=114822811

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Harris releases medical records (Original Post) struggle4progress 18 hrs ago OP
I hope she's getting tested regularly for the colon cancer. And she needs to get out in the sun a little more. Otherwise Walleye 18 hrs ago #1
Well, sure. It's easy for her. -misanthroptimist 17 hrs ago #2

Walleye

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1. I hope she's getting tested regularly for the colon cancer. And she needs to get out in the sun a little more. Otherwise
Wed Oct 16, 2024, 12:00 PM
18 hrs ago

She sounds like a very healthy woman. My mom also died of colon cancer. I have that in common with Kamala.

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