Here are five things to know:
1. Dr. Monahan is the attending physician of Congress.
2. Sen. Sanders has had various ailments throughout his life including gout, diverticulitis, hernias and a cyst on his vocal cord.
3. Dr. Monahan examined Sen. Sanders on Nov. 18 and reported he had normal readings for blood pressure, pulse and blood count.
4. The physician did not report when or how often Sen. Sanders had attacks of gout.
5. If elected, Sen. Sanders would be the oldest president elected into the White House.
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