'Nick's in a stable condition,' tweets Mariah Carey as she showers her ill husband get well kisses in hospital

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Last updated at 10:53 PM on 6th January 2012

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Mariah Carey shared good news on Twitter this afternoon: her husband, Nick Cannon, is in stable condition after his recent 'mild kidney failure'.

Carey tweeted: 'Nick is in stable condition with a good prognosis, hopefully he'll be discharged within 2 days. As always he's laughing and in good spirits.'

Carey also posted a photo of herself kissing the America's Got Talent host as he reclined in his hospital bed, surrounded by balloons and flowers.

Yesterday Cannon, 31,was transferred from a medical facility in Aspen, Colorado, to one in the couple's hometown of Los Angeles.

'Getting back to business,' he tweeted.

Nurse Mariah: Ms Carey posted this picture on Twitter from her husband's LA bedside today

Nick was clearly in better spirits as he also posted a photo of him having a haircut in his hospital room and posted party plug for his friend (and Tom Cruise's son), DJ Connor Cruise.

It would appear that the some-time rapper was preparing for surgery as shortly afterwards he tweeted: 'Just left the operating table and I was awake during the whole procedure. # OUCH'

The cause of Cannon's kidney failure is still unknown but a doctor may have had to remove or bypass a blockage in the urinary tract.

Treatment: Nick's actual condition is still a mystery as 'mild kidney failure' is not a real medical term

Earlier this week, superstar Carey revealed her husband's condition while on a skiing holiday in Aspen with twins Monroe and Moroccan.

“Please pray for Nick as he's fighting to recover from a mild kidney failure. #mybraveman” Carey posted on her Twitter account.

She then added a photo of herself and Cannon on the hospital bed and has been by Cannon’s side in Colorado the entire time.

Carey said that the medical personnel 'tried to kick me out of the hospital,' but that they failed in getting her to leave 'Mr. C’s' side.

Good news: Mariah tweeted the news of a good prognosis today

Fortunately Mariah's mother, Patricia Carey lives in Aspen and so was on hand to help her daughter during the last week.

'We're trying to be as festive as possible under the circumstances but please keep Nick in your thoughts because this is very painful,' the singer wrote.

'We're doing OK but we're "straaaaaanded in Aspen". #DramaticDivaPlace (I know, we could be in a lot worse places),' continued Carey. 'But, the truth is as long as we're together, we're OK.'

Her last request to her fans was to 'keep us and our family in your prayers.'

Later that day, Cannon informed his fans via twitter that he was being transferred to a hospital in L.A. from Aspen and thanked his fans for all of their support.

'Thank you all for all your love, prayers and concern.You know me... I will be a'ight,' the comedian added.

Vigil: Mariah has not left Nick's side since he was hospitalized last week

Back to business: The entertainment power couple have a busy schedule and new-born twins to care for

The term 'mild kidney failure' doesn't exist in medical terminology, so Cannon may in fact be suffering from a condition called acute kidney failure, Dr. Bryan Becker of the National Kidney Foundation told The Huffington Post.

The condition can be serious and potentially life-threatening if not treated.

Symptoms include lower urine production, swelling, nausea, diarrhea and a metallic taste in the mouth as waste products build up.

In severe cases, mental changes can also occur, leaving patients confused and unable to concentrate.

Cannon's condition could have been caused by a general illness such as diabetes that affected his kidney function, or it could be related to medication he was taking.

In addition, because Cannon and Carey are in Colorado, it's possible that the weather and atmosphere there played a part as well: 'He could be more dehydrated than normal,' he speculated.