Mexico Medical Exam

[Mexicovisa 1]

Hello, I wasn’t sure how to add this to Mexico forum. My medical exam is soon and Im so nervous about the chest X-ray. I would hate to be delayed for even more additional testing. Multiple doctors have said it looks normal but I can’t help but worry. How many of you in Mexico have been sent for additional TB testing? 

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

Have you had TB?

[Mexicovisa 1]

Never, but I heard that if a spot looks even slightly similar to it, they will send you for testing.

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

Yes, if they notice scarring on your X-rays, you'll be required to go through a sputum test, to see if there is an active infection. 

 

What happens next would depend on the results.

Edited September 26, 2021 by Allaboutwaiting

[Regdkp 53]

Don't worry. I was in the same situation. I didn't know if I was exposed to TB in the past. I went for the x-ray as a follow up, and everything was clear. It is a very standard thing. 

[Chancy 6,242]

47 minutes ago, Mexicovisa said:

I wasn’t sure how to add this to Mexico forum.

Did it for you 🙂

 

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[Mexicovisa 1]

35 minutes ago, Regdkp said:

Don't worry. I was in the same situation. I didn't know if I was exposed to TB in the past. I went for the x-ray as a follow up, and everything was clear. It is a very standard thing. 

Thanks! Hopefully it will all be okay, nerves are a little high though, haha!