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  • 25 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I was declared unfit during my IAF medical checkup due to a condition that has no symptoms like pain or bleeding. They advised against any surgery and gave me one month for a remedical. Is there a chance this can improve without an operation? What are my options to get cleared in the next medical?

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