Urine output, decreased
Alternative names:
oliguria
Home care:
Follow prescribed fluid and dietary restrictions closely. It may be helpful to keep close track of the amount of fluid consumed and the amount of urine produced.
Call your health care provider if:
- there is any noticeable and consistent decrease in urine output.
- the decrease in urine output is associated with other symptoms.
What to expect at your health care provider's office:
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting decreased urine output in detail may include: - time pattern
- When did this begin?
- Did it occur suddenly?
- Has it rapidly become worse?
- quality
- How much fluid is consumed each day?
- How much urine is produced each day?
- What color is the urine?
- aggravating factors
- relieving factors
- Does increasing fluid intake increase urine output?
- other
- What other symptoms are also present?
- Is there puffiness in the skin around eyes or in the hands or feet?
- Is there moist, pink, warm skin?
- Is there loose, dry, pale skin?
- Are the lips and mouth dry?
- Is there a distended bladder (can you feel a firm bulge in the pelvis over the pubic bone)?
- What medications are being taken?
- Are there any allergies?
- Are adequate fluids available and accessible?
- past history
- Have there been any recent injuries such as burns?
- Have there been any recent illnesses?
- Has there been previous problems with the kidneys or bladder?
A physical examination will be performed. Monitoring and recording daily fluid intake and output may be recommended.
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include: After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to decreased urine output to your personal medical record.
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