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Gastro-Duodenal disabilities. Candidates who are suffering or have

suffered, during the previous two years, from symptoms suggestive

of chronic indigestion, including proven peptic ulceration, are not

to be accepted, in view of the exceedingly high risk of recurrence

of symptoms and potential for incapacitation. Any past surgical

procedure involving partial or total loss of an organ (other than

vestigial organs/ gall bladder) will entail rejection.

Diseases of the Liver. If past history of jaundice is noted or any

abnormality of the liver function is suspected, full investigation is

required for assessment. Candidates suffering from viral hepatitis

or any other form of jaundice will be rejected. Such candidates can

be declared fit after a minimum period of 6 months has elapsed

provided there is full clinical recovery; HBV and HCV status are

both negative and liver functions are within normal limits.

Disease of spleen. Candidates, who have undergone splenectomy,

are unfit, irrespective of the cause for operation. Splenomegaly of

any degree is a cause for rejection.

Hernia. A candidate with a well-healed hernia scar, after successful

surgery, will be considered fit six months after surgery, provided

there is no potential for any recurrence and abdominal

musculature is good.

1.5.8. Abdominal Surgery.

(a) A candidate with well-healed scar after conventional abdominal

surgery will be considered fit after 6 months of successful surgery