Guide To The Symptoms Of Rhabdomyolysis

Decreased Urination

Decreased urination can be a serious sign of rhabdomyolysis. It occurs when the kidneys have become involved, since the kidneys are responsible for urine output. Decreased urine output is called oliguria in the medical field. Medical practitioners define this as less than four hundred milliliters or 13.5 ounces over twenty-four hours. When urine is absent entirely, this is called anuria. Practitioners consider less than fifty milliliters of passed urine over twenty-four hours to be anuria. There are multiple causes of decreased urination that don't have to do with the kidneys, so this isn't always a sign of rhabdomyolysis. Dehydration can cause decreased urine output, and trauma and infection can both lead to oliguria if they cause an individual's body to go into shock, which is a condition that requires emergency medical attention. Urinary tract obstructions, when a blockage keeps urine from leaving the kidneys, can also lead to decreased urination. Some medications can also lead to a decrease in urine output. Even though not all the potential causes are serious, patients should always talk to a doctor if they're experiencing decreased urination.

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