urine output

6 Signs of Unhealthy Kidneys

Our kidneys are working all day and night to ensure that toxic substances and waste products are filtered from our body. It also regulates the amount of fluid in the body as well as the different minerals and salts that are essential for various processes. Although we can remain healthy even if we only have one kidney, >> Read More ...

Causes of Frequent Urination in Men, Women (Urinary Frequency)

Frequent urination is passing out urine more often than is the norm for a person. The number of times that a person urinates in a day can vary among individuals. In urinary frequency, there is a significant change in the normal pattern to the point where a person has to wake up at night to urinate (nocturia). Urinary >> Read More ...

Oliguria and Anuria vs Nocturia Meaning and Causes

What is oliguria or anuria? Oliguria is the output of less than 400ml of urine in a 24 hour period. Although the normal urine output in a day is approximately 1 to 2 liters (30 to 70 fluid ounces), the body only needs to pass out between 300ml to 500ml per day to rid the system of excess solutes and waste products. Another >> Read More ...

Polyuria (Excessive Urine, High Urine Output)

Polyuria is the term for an excessive urine output marked by a high urine volume and frequent urination. An output of 3 litres (approximately 100 fluid ounces) or more of urine per day is considered as polyuria. Since the bladder can only store about 300 to 500ml of urine, the need to urinate frequently may be a common >> Read More ...