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Extreme pain and burning sensation on the right flank area around the kidney but no kidney stones have been found. also complains of feeling very hot?

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Pyelonephritis: Could be an infection of the kidney, which can occur without a stone. Is there a rash? If so, could be shingles as well. Get a urinalysis and culture.

Answered 10/26/2014

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