Urine output - decreased
Alternate Names : Oliguria
Home Care & Treatment
Follow prescribed fluid regimens and measure urine output as directed.
Call your Health Care Provider if
Contact your health care provider if you have: - A noticeable and consistent decrease in urine output
- Vomiting , diarrhea, or high fever and are unable to replace fluids by mouth
- A decrease in urine output associated with dizziness, lightheadedness, or rapid pulse
What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history and symptoms, including: - Time pattern
- When did this begin?
- Did it occur suddenly?
- Has it rapidly become worse?
- Quality
- How much do you drink each day?
- Does drinking more increase your urine output?
- How much urine do you produce each day?
- What color is the urine?
- Aggravating factors
- Has there been fever?
- Has there been diarrhea?
- Has there been vomiting? With or without nausea?
- Is thirst decreased?
- What other symptoms do you have?
- Other
- What medications do you take?
- Do you have any allergies?
- Do you have access to adequate fluids?
- Medical history
- Have you had any recent injuries such as burns?
- Have you been sick?
- Do you have a history of a problem with your kidneys or bladder?
Tests that may be done include:
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