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I have a history of kidney stones. i had a bad cold 2 weeks ago, got very dehydrated. for over a week and a half been having severe kidney pain?

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Dr. Olakitan Akinjagunla answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

ER: You can go to the ER for evaluation and pain control. Drink plenty of water meanwhile. Hope you feel better

Answered 4/8/2015

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