[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.