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Kingrajinix (talk | contribs) (New page: right|thumb|300px ===Definition=== Not passing wee. '''Anuria''' is not passing any urine. '''Oliguria''' is passing very small amounts. ===Epidemiology=== [[image:co...) |
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===Pathophysiology=== | ===Pathophysiology=== | ||
===Differential Diagnosis=== | ===Differential Diagnosis=== | ||
*Neuro - [[MS]], [[spinal injury]] (including [[prolapsed disc]]) | |||
*Bladder - damage due to trauma or surgery | |||
*Prostate - [[prostate cancer|cancer]], [[BPH]], [[prostatitis]] | |||
*Urethra - structural abnormality | |||
*Drugs - [[anticholinergics]], [[NSAIDs]], stimulants ([[MDMA]], [[speed]]) | |||
===Clinical and Associated Features=== | ===Clinical and Associated Features=== | ||
===Investigations=== | ===Investigations=== | ||
===Management=== | ===Management=== | ||
Revision as of 15:19, 18 December 2009
Definition
Not passing wee. Anuria is not passing any urine. Oliguria is passing very small amounts.
Epidemiology
Pathophysiology
Differential Diagnosis
- Neuro - MS, spinal injury (including prolapsed disc)
- Bladder - damage due to trauma or surgery
- Prostate - cancer, BPH, prostatitis
- Urethra - structural abnormality
- Drugs - anticholinergics, NSAIDs, stimulants (MDMA, speed)