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Urine output - decreased - Overview

Alternative Names

Oliguria

Definition of Urine output - decreased:

Decreased urine output is defined as producing less than 500 milliliters of urine in 24 hours.

Considerations:

Although a significant decrease in urine output may indicate a serious, even life-threatening condition, adequate urine output can be restored with prompt medical treatment.

Common Causes:

  • Dehydration due to vomiting, diarrhea, or fever, with a lack of adequate fluid intake
  • Total urinary tract obstruction, such as may result from an enlarged prostate
  • Severe infection leading to shock
  • Drugs such as anticholinergics, methotrexate, and diuretics
  • Reviewed last on: 7/23/2007
  • Marc Greenstein, DO, Urologist, North Jersey Center for Urologic Care, Denville, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Goldman L, Ausiello D. Cecil Textbook of Medicine. 22nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004.

Wein AJ. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 9th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2007.

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