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Back/side pain nausea/vomiting chills. diag w/large dense kidney stone 4 yrs ago was told it would never pass, is it trying to or something.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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YES: SOMETIMES this situation (large kidney stone) can deteriorate due to INFECTION behind it!! You need immediate evaluation in ER!!!!! Go ASAP Good Luck Hope this helps! DrZ

Answered 8/1/2015

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A member asked:

Back/side pain nausea/vomiting chills. diag w/large dense kidney stone 4 yrs ago was told it would never pass, is it trying to or something.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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