When a patient excretes less than 300 ml of urine per day, the condition is called:

When a patient excretes less than 300 ml of urine per day, the condition is called: Correct Answer Oliguria

Concept:-

  • Oliguria: abnormally small production of urine.
  • Urine output < 400ml/day in adults.
  • In most clinical situations, acute oliguria is reversible and does not result in intrinsic renal failure.

Causes of oliguria:

  • Dehydration
  • Blockage in the urinary tract
  • Medicine such as; diuretics, NSAIDs, and some antibiotics.

Symptoms of oliguria:

  • Less urine output
  • The dark color of urine than normal

Additional Information

  • Polyuria - Increased urine frequency
  • Anuria refers to the 24 hours urine output will be less than 50mL.
  • Uremia
  • Uremia- The accumulation of urea in the blood due to malfunctioning of the kidney is referred to as uremia. 

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