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Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney's personal doctor has declared that he is fit to occupy the White House, in spite of a health condition of enlarged prostate and being allergic to penicillin. Romney was described by his personal doctor as ‘a healthy-appearing, energetic, strong, physically fit male’ in a letter released by the former's campaign on Friday. Those considering voting for him will doubtless be relieved to hear that he has never suffered from HIV, cancer or epilepsy, and does not take illegal drugs. According to the Daily Mail, the document reveals that Romney does have some medical issues. He is allergic to penicillin, has an enlarged prostate, and takes drugs daily to combat high cholesterol. The former Massachusetts governor and his running mate Paul Ryan each released a message from their doctors that show that they have the physical ability to take on the roles of being president and vice-president respectively. Romney’s doctor praised his healthy lifestyle and ‘high fiber diet’, saying: “He totally abstains from drinking any alcoholic beverages, and does not use any tobacco products or illicit drugs”. As a Mormon, the former governor is forbidden from taking alcohol, tobacco and narcotics, the report said. However, the doctor warned that the Romney family had a history of heart problems and prostate cancer, adding that his patient knew how to monitor signs related to these conditions. According to Ryan's doctor, the congressman does not smoke and his alcohol use is 'infrequent'.

Doc declares Romney fit to be US President despite enlarged prostate and allergic to penicillin