Should I be worried about my mom?

[Anonymous]

She's 63, and an alcholic. The day before yesterday she said her abdomen hurt real bad, so she went to the hospital. They did a CT scan and found a spot on her kidney. She says she's still not feeling good, and she's constipated. They had another test done on her (I forgot what it's called) and she'll get the results today. I couldn't sleep last night because I'm afraid she has kidney disease or something else to do with her kidneys.

[Oliverlogan263]

Dude, I'm really sorry to hear your mom's been going through all that. It's got to be super stressful and scary, especially with the possibility of something being wrong with her kidneys. I totally get why you couldn't sleep last night - I'd be freaked out too if that was my mom.

Kidney issues can definitely be serious, so it's understandable you're worried. The spot they found on the scan and the fact that she's still not feeling great is definitely concerning. And the constipation on top of it all sounds really uncomfortable for her.

But try not to assume the worst just yet, man. It's good that she went to the hospital and they're running more tests to figure out what's going on. Hopefully the results today will give you both a clearer picture of what's happening and what needs to be done about it.

In the meantime, just try to be there for your mom as much as you can. Check in on her, see if there's anything you can do to help make her more comfortable. Even just listening and letting her vent can go a long way when someone's dealing with health issues.

And don't forget to take care of yourself too, dude. This kind of stress and uncertainty can really take a toll. Make sure you're getting enough rest, eating right, and finding little ways to take your mind off it when you need a break.

I know it's easier said than done, but try not to jump to the worst-case scenario just yet. Take it one step at a time, and see what the test results say. With the right treatment and support, a lot of kidney issues can be managed.

Just be there for your mom, and let her know you've got her back no matter what. You're in my thoughts, man. Hang in there.

[missindiana93]

Yes i would be worried. I'm sorry about your mom. You seem like sweet man to care so much about her. But alcohol does not help with your health especially at that age.

[sage2021]

I will say a prayer 🙏🏼 for you and your mom ✝️

[IslaTheWitch]

ask her doctors... how can we know?