I'm planning to work abroad, but my medical report came back with a spot on my chest X-ray, which marked me as unfit. Is there any way to remove or treat this spot with medication? I'm really worried about how this might affect my chances. Could you provide some advice or suggestions?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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Consult a pulmonologist or chest specialist to assess the chest spot. Possible causes include:

Common Causes

Tuberculosis (TB)

Pneumonia

Infection

Benign growth 1. Get a thorough diagnostic workup (X-rays, CT scans, blood tests)

Discuss treatment options with your doctor

Provide updated medical reports to employers or visa authorities

Consider seeking a second opinion

Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...

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Answered 04/07/2025

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