I'm really stressed about this old tuberculosis scar I have. It's seriously causing issues with visa applications, especially in the UAE. Are there any medications or antibiotics that can actually get rid of it? If not, what other options do I have to bypass this hurdle and still secure the visa?

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Removing old TB scars isn't possible with medication or antibiotics alone

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Is it normal for a CT scan to show small mediastinal lymph nodes while recovering from COVID? I'm a bit concerned and would like to understand more about what this means for my recovery.

small mediastinal lymph nodes is because of infection. no need to worry

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I'm currently undergoing TB treatment and it's been around four months, but I've noticed some blood in my early morning cough sputum again. It's been worrying me, and I'm unsure if this is normal or something to be concerned about. What should I do from here? Could it mean something's not going as planned with my treatment?

go for chest x ray

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I've been dealing with COVID for about a month now, and thankfully, it was mostly asymptomatic at the start. Lately though, I've been feeling this chest tightness or burning sensation, mainly in the evenings. Is this a normal thing to experience after having COVID, and what should I be doing about it?

That could be Gastritis,no need to worry avoid spicy foods visit Gastroenterologist for appropriate treatment.

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