It is fine to post here. For more immediate and professional answers to this kind of question, consider a nurse-help-line. Most insurance companies and some clinic offer a free 24-hour nurse answering service. They are good at asking the right questions and helping you make a decision about ER, urgent care, making an appointment, or waiting for further developments.
I think this is a very useful service that many people are unaware of or overlook.
mccollum1, a doctor might want your Mom to do 24-hour collection of her urine to see if there is too much protein.... or it could something as simple as your Mom just isn't drinking enough plain water.
I think this is a very useful service that many people are unaware of or overlook.