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A member asked:

Last week i was diagnosed with a uti. now my right side hurts. i don't have an appetite. my uti didn't have any of the normal signs. when do i go back?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Right away. You: have a kidney infection or stone. You need followup right away.

Answered 5/21/2016

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