futurepilot22

Thanks for the info. My hem is already shriveled and small so it will not interfere with basic. I believe that there is a medical exam during in-processing to insure that there is nothing that will interfere with training. You don't think that they would send me home for a hem that does not bother me do you?

Doc, I have been appointed to USAFA and plan on starting at the end of June. I have been qualified by DoDMERB, so there are no issues there. The trouble is that I have developed a hemorrhoid since the DoDMERB exam that just will not go away. Cadets are examined for pilot qualifications during their third year at the Academy, and I am worried that I might be DQ. I found this under the regulations: A7.20.3. Hemorrhoids which cause marked symptoms or internal hemorrhoids which hemorrhage or protrude intermittently or constantly until surgically corrected. I believe that I have a prolapsed internal hemorrhoid. It is small and does not cause me any pain, but it is internal and it does protrude, so will they disqualify me? From what I understand this type of hemorrhoid can only be corrected surgically. Should I go see a civilian doctor before I go to USAFA or wait until I am a cadet and go to a military doctor? Would a military doctor ever consider removing a hemorrhoid that does not cause any problems? Since it does not bother me, I was considering not seeing a physician and just trying to get a waiver. When the flight doc discovers the hem on the exam will he DQ me or tell me to have it corrected and come back for another exam? I am not sure how military medical stuff works. Also: I have poor medical coverage, so if I see a civilian doc I will probably be paying out of pocket; but I will have full medical coverage as a cadet. Any advice will be much appreciated. Thanks