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A member asked:

Hi.. my grandmother is 72 y old.. she lost her apetite and have high temperature as well as vomiting.. does this means stomach flu...

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

High fever, vomiting: Not necessarily. She could have any number of things. Appendicitis for example. She needs to be evaluated asap .If you can't see your doctor, go to the er.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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