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O & rsquo; Connor also said that & nbsp; & nbsp; Biden's & nbsp; compared to & nbsp; last year became “ noticeably more inflexible ''; gait.
Biden is being treated for atrial fibrillation, hyperlipidemia (high fat in the blood), gastroesophageal reflux, seasonal allergies, and minor sensory neuropathy of the legs. He was examined for & nbsp; the presence of colon cancer and & nbsp; skin, the president's teeth and & nbsp; eyesight were also checked.
Regarding Biden's gait, the doctor recalled that & nbsp; & nbsp; the president had sports and & nbsp; other orthopedic injuries in the past & nbsp; , about & nbsp; a year ago, he & nbsp; suffered a fracture of the foot. Doctors at & nbsp; at the moment believe that & nbsp; we are talking about & nbsp; degenerative arthritis of the spine and & nbsp; spondylosis & nbsp; & mdash; gradual wear of the vertebrae with & nbsp; age.
During the examination, the president underwent gastroscopy and & nbsp; colonoscopy. At & nbsp; during the planned procedure, he & nbsp; in & nbsp; in accordance with the & nbsp; Constitution transferred powers to Vice President Kamala Harris.
Biden turns 79 on & nbsp; Saturday, he is & nbsp; the oldest incumbent US president in & nbsp; history.
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