Oliguria

Oliguria is the term used to describe in the decreased of urine production. Sudden decreased in the production of urine can be a sign of dehydration, renal failure or urinary obstruction.

Types of Oliguria

• Pre-renal – due to dehydration, diarrhea, massive bleeding or sepsis
• Renal – due to kidney damage
• Post-renal – due to obstruction of the urine flow

Causes of Oliguria

Patients that undergo major surgery usually experiences decrease in urine output due to:

• Fluid or blood loss
• Response of adrenal cortex to stress

Common Causes of Oliguria

• Inadequate fluid intake
• Severe infection leading to shock
• Kidney inflammation or damage
• Total urinary tract obstruction – (e.g. enlarged prostate)
• Medications that harms the kidney (e.g. chemotherapy or immunosuppressant drugs)

Symptoms of Oliguria

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• High fever
• Dizziness
• Rapid pulse
• Lightheadedness
• Decrease in urine output

Treatment / Home Remedies for Oliguria

Treatment of Oliguria will depend on its causal agent. Most causes of reduced urine production can be reversed.

Anemarrhena:
Boil either roots or leaves; drink as tea at least 2 cups a day

Great Water Plantain:
Boil roots (this requires long hours of boiling) and can be eaten, helps in addressing various ailments.

Prevention for Oliguria

Exercise regularly
Avoid salty and fatty foods
Always urinate if feels to do so
Eat Balanced and nutritious food
Drink generous amount of water everyday