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Female urinary tract

Male urinary tract

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

Oliguria

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.

• 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

Review Date: 10/20/2005
Reviewed By: David R. Knowles, M.D., Advanced Urologic Surgeons, Mt. Vernon, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.