    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1991, Book I)]
    [March 27, 1991]
    [Page 313]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the President's Physical
    Examination
    March 27, 1991

        President Bush today completed a routine physical examination at
    Bethesda Naval Hospital and is in excellent health. The President's
    examination lasted approximately 5 hours. The physical was conducted
    under the direction of Dr. Burton Lee, the President's personal
    physician.
        ``The President continues in excellent health,'' Dr. Lee said.
    ``There were no surprises at the physical exam. He remains an
    extraordinarily vigorous man who continues to thrive on a great deal of
    physical activity and a rigorous, demanding work schedule.''
        Ophthalmologists continue to test the President for any progression
    of his glaucoma, but his condition remains stable. No treatment appears
    to be indicated at the present time.
        Among his other test results are: chest x-ray, normal; x-rays of
    hips and neck, mild degenerative osteoarthritis; electrocardiogram (EKG)
    and stress test, normal; urinalysis, no abnormalities; normal urologic
    exam; colonoscopy within normal limits; blood tests completely normal,
    including cholesterol, triglyceride, and lipoprotein levels;
    dermatology, no significant problem or change; and his allergy problems
    remain minimal and unchanged.

                        Note: The statement referred to Burton J. Lee III,
                            Physician to the President.