Personal doctor O & # 39; Connor: during colonoscopy, doctors removed a polyp in Biden's intestines
Doctors removed a polyp in the intestine President of the United States Joe Biden. This was told by the personal doctor of the head of state, Kevin O'Connor, reports TASS.
According to the specialist, the histological examination will be completed next week. He stressed that the polyp was removed without difficulty. The doctor also noted that Biden had never had bowel cancer.
Earlier, O'Connor spoke about the ailments that the US president suffers from. According to him, the American leader has recently had a worsening cough and worsening gait. He also disclosed that the president was being treated for atrial fibrillation, hyperlipidemia (high fat in the blood), gastroesophageal reflux, seasonal allergies, minor sensory neuropathy of the legs.
On November 19, it was reported that Biden underwent a colonoscopy (examination of a fat intestine) and returned to his duties. During anesthesia, the head of state delegated powers to Vice President Kamala Harris. For a short period while he was undergoing the procedure, she became the first woman in the history of the United States to hold the presidency.