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I have a kidney infection and i've been vomiting since this morning is it normal or should i seek medical attention?

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Dr. Raj Singh answered

Seek medical care: Vomiting is not usually associated with a simple urine infection. High grade fever, chills, vomiting , back pain etc can be signs of more serious infection of the kidneys called pyelonephritis.

Answered 3/23/2014

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