Phillip Phillips: Urged to Seek Medical Help

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Might the success of Phillip Phillips on American Idol be jeopardizing his health? Without a doubt, YES, according to the singer's doctors.

TMZ reports that the finalist's physicians are adamant: Phillips needs surgery to repair a kidney issue as soon as possible. His family doctor even spent the entire day last Saturday - during Phillip's Idol-sponsored trip home to Georgia - by the contestant's side.

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But Phillips would be sidelines for six weeks if he underwent the recommended procedure, so he is choosing to soldier on through at least next Thursday's American Idol finale.

In the meantime, Phillip is simply taking medication, but that's also resulting in dry mouth and possibly impacting his singing. Either way, though, win or lose, the talented young man's journey will come to an end in one week.

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    ej

    Ryan Seacrest and Phillip Phillips both from Georgia

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    Susan F. Rivera

    I admire the amazing & versatile voice of Jessica that she can deliver the songs well at her age (if we are speaking in terms of talents & skills putting aside other issues).

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    Helen Cramer

    I agree with Vinor. Jessica is too young. Good voice but not mature enough to gather a wide demographic commercially. She would only have a short lived fame. Phillip has charisma and is more artistic, and is more of our times. He reminds me of a young John Mayer. He is to also be admired to work having obvious kidney problems as reported.

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    Tam

    I think Jessica is fantastic, but she isn't original, there are other "Jessica's " out there. Phillip is so amazingly different and talent like that needs to be recognized. Both contestants deserve to win, but since only one can...my vote is for Phillips

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    Maria Cristina V. Natividad

    I just Jessica Sanchez voice.