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| Definition: | This symptom is described as decreased urine output, defined as less than 500 ml in 24 hours.
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| Alternative Names: | Oliguria
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| Considerations: | Though a significant decrease in urine output may indicate a serious, and even life-threatening condition, adequate urine output can often be corrected with prompt medical treatment.
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| Common Causes: | - Dehydration due to vomiting, diarrhea or fever, and concomitant lack of adequate fluid intake
- Total urinary tract obstruction, such as resulting from an enlarged prostate
- Severe infection leading to shock
- Drugs such as anticholinergics, methotrexate, and diuretics
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Review Date: 11/1/2001
Reviewed By: Sarah Pressman Lovinger, M.D., General Internist at Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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