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I think i have infection in my left kidney....

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Go to ER: Acute or chronic pyelonephritis needs immediate and definitive evaluation and institution of treatment. This is potentially life-threatening and even if not, if not managed appropriately has the potential to damage kidney function. Go and be seen.

Dr Lipkin agreed

Answered 2/13/2015

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